About the Role
We're looking for a skilled plumber to join our busy maintenance team at the Port of Tyne. You'll look after the plumbing and water hygiene systems across our estate and help keep our facilities and equipment safe and running smoothly. It's a varied role, split between planned and reactive work, with plenty of chances to turn your hand to other estates maintenance tasks.
What you will be doing
- Maintaining, inspecting and monitoring plumbing and water hygiene systems
- Keeping us compliant with water safety and Legionella control requirements, including routine monitoring, testing and remedial work
- Servicing and maintaining Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs)
- Dosing, cleaning and maintaining break tanks
- Cleaning and inspecting strainers, outlets and associated plumbing components
- Diagnosing and fixing faults using your practical plumbing knowledge
- Maintaining and repairing vented and unvented hot water systems
- Inspecting and maintaining underground valves and hydrants
- Supporting domestic plumbing systems and carrying out water jetting as required
- Helping to operate and maintain our wood pellet boilers
- Supporting fire and sprinkler system inspections and maintenance
- Taking utility meter readings and carrying out small installations and project works
- Recording all work, defects and inspections accurately in our CMMS
- Mentoring and supporting apprentices with on-the-job guidance and training
- Pitching in on general estates maintenance outside your core plumbing duties
Health, Safety and Compliance
Safety is central to this role. You'll make sure all work meets HSE legislation and company procedures, carry out risk assessments and toolbox talks, work under permit-to-work, and keep maintenance records and statutory inspections accurate. You'll also help promote a strong safety culture across the team.
Essential qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating
- City & Guilds qualification in Plumbing and Heating
- Time-served apprenticeship in plumbing or a similar trade
- Full UK driving license
Essential experience and skills
- Experience in industrial environments, ideally across multiple facilities
- Experience working with multi-trade maintenance teams
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on plumbed systems
- Strong experience of water hygiene systems and Legionella compliance
- Experience using preventative maintenance systems and software
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
- Experience using RAMS and related safety control documents
- Good computer skills, including maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to prioritise your workload under operational pressure
- Good communication and reporting skills
- Comfortable working alone or as part of a team
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday
- Pension scheme - we’ll match up to 5% during your probation and up to 7% on successful completion of your probation
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan (dental, optical, prescriptions, and more)
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support, including counselling services and weekly on-site physio
- Personal training budget to help you develop in your role
- Profit Share Scheme
- Volunteer days and long service awards
- Free on-site parking, uniform, and refreshments
- Colleague engagement: fun activities throughout the year, from friendly competitions to taking part in wellbeing awareness days and signing up for a hike with your colleagues!
Plumbing/Multiskilled Engineer in South Shields employer: Port of Tyne
As a Security Officer at the Port of Tyne in South Shields, you will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of vital port assets. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance, a defined contribution pension scheme, and opportunities for personal development, ensuring that employees feel valued and engaged. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and community involvement, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the local area while enjoying a positive work culture.
