Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Plumbing Bias) Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne Pay Method:
£16.11ph PAYE Hours:
Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Contract:
Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent We're currently seeking a skilled and motivated
Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a strong plumbing bias
to join a well-established maintenance team responsible for a diverse estate of buildings across Newcastle. From historic listed properties to modern, state-of-the-art facilities such as the Helix, you'll play a key role in maintaining a wide range of properties and facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a plumbing background who enjoys varied maintenance work and wants to develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, your workload will be
predominantly plumbing focused , with around
90% of your day-to-day duties involving domestic plumbing maintenance and repairs . The remaining workload will include general mechanical maintenance activities across the estate. Typical duties include: Maintenance and repair of thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) Repairing and replacing taps, sinks, toilets and showers Diagnosing and resolving plumbing faults Planned preventative maintenance Reactive maintenance and emergency repairs Supporting wider mechanical maintenance tasks when required Delivering a high standard of customer service to building users You'll be part of a team of engineers and plumbers working across a diverse property portfolio, with plans to further integrate the disciplines into one highly skilled maintenance team.
About You
We're looking for an individual with a strong plumbing background who is practical, reliable and customer-focused.
Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance (or equivalent) Full UK Driving Licence Previous experience in plumbing maintenance Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Positive, proactive attitude Excellent customer service skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to learn and adapt within a varied maintenance environment We welcome applicants from a range of sectors, including Higher Education, Facilities Management, the Armed Forces and the Public Sector. Candidates with the right attitude and transferable skills who are looking to further develop their maintenance career are also encouraged to apply.
Additional Benefits
? Monday to Friday working hours ? On-call rota only once every 10 weeks ? £160 payment per on-call rotation ? Ongoing training and development opportunities ? Opportunity to secure a permanent position ? Supportive and collaborative team environment
Apply Today
If you're a
Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a plumbing bias
looking for a varied and rewarding role within a respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your maintenance career. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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