Job Description
Static Engineer β Plumber / Mechanical
Wokingham, Berkshire
Permanent, Full Time
Salary Β£48,000 + Excellent Package
We are working with a highly reputable, growing and forward-thinking facilities management business specialising in the maintenance of high-end commercial properties.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Static Plumbing / Mechanical Engineer to join their established on-site engineering team in Wokingham.
This is a permanent static role working within a high-quality commercial environment, carrying out planned and reactive plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
The role would suit a Level 3 qualified Plumber with strong mechanical building services experience, good fault-finding skills and a professional, client-facing approach.
The Role
You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across plumbing, heating, hot water and associated mechanical building services.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive plumbing and mechanical repairs.
- Servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on plumbing, heating and hot water systems.
- Maintaining pipework, pumps, valves, sanitary fittings and associated mechanical equipment.
- Carrying out maintenance and repairs on unvented hot water systems.
- Completing plant inspections, routine checks and associated maintenance tasks.
- Undertaking plant start-up, shutdown and changeover procedures where required.
- Monitoring plant performance and identifying faults or operational issues.
- Carrying out minor installations, replacements and remedial works.
- Supporting statutory compliance and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
- Liaising with specialist subcontractors and supporting maintenance visits where required.
- Ensuring plant rooms and mechanical services areas remain safe, clean and well maintained.
- Providing a professional service to clients, occupiers and site management.
- Completing job reports, PPM records and compliance documentation accurately.
- Participating in the out-of-hours callout rota.
The Person
The successful candidate will:
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing / Plumbing & Heating or recognised equivalent β essential.
- Hold a current G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification β essential.
- Have strong experience carrying out planned and reactive plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
- Have experience maintaining commercial heating, hot water and associated mechanical building services.
- Have good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Be confident working independently within a static commercial environment.
- Ideally have previous experience working within high-end commercial offices or similar properties.
- Have a good understanding of plant operation, maintenance procedures and safe systems of work.
- Be comfortable dealing directly with clients, occupiers and contractors.
- Have good communication, organisational and IT/reporting skills.
- Be professional, reliable and customer-focused.
The Team
You will join an established and well-supported engineering team, including:
- 4 engineers.
- Dedicated Site Manager.
- Engineering Supervisor.
- Two administrative support colleagues.
The Package
- Salary Β£48,000.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Static site in Wokingham.
- Monday to Friday β 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- Callout rota β 1 week in 6.
- Β£200 standby payment per on-call week.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Additional day off for your birthday.
- Company pension.
- Private healthcare.
- Supportive and established on-site engineering team.
- Genuine opportunities for training and career progression.
Static Engineer β Plumber / Mechanical in Wokingham employer: Vertu FM
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Facilities Management contractor in Newcastle, where you will thrive in a supportive and ambitious work culture. With a focus on employee development, you will benefit from career progression opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 28 days of annual leave and a pool vehicle for site visits. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing team that values innovation and collaboration.