Plumber

Company Description

BJF Group is a leading multi-discipline Main Contractor based across the UK, specialising in delivering high quality construction projects across various sectors priding ourselves of our reputation for excellence and attention to detail.

Within our Facilities Management division, the Southeast Core team plays a crucial role in the day-to-day delivery of reactive and preventative works across a diverse range of properties and systems within our client's sites - as a Plumber within the team, you will be expected to provide comprehensive repairs and maintenance to a range of both commercial and domestic Plumbing & Heating applications.

If you have ambitions of playing a key part in driving our business forwards, then we want you to join us at an exciting time of development and growth to realise your full potential.

Position

We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Commercial Plumber/Mechanical Engineer to manage, install, maintain, and repair complex plumbing, heating, ventilation, and drainage systems within commercial, industrial, and public sector buildings across our Pirbright site. This role requires a blend of hands-on plumbing expertise and technical mechanical engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with stringent UK standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Installation & Maintenance - Install, maintain, and repair commercial hot and cold water systems, drainage systems, pipework, and mechanical plant (including pumps, calorifiers, booster sets, and pressurisation sets/vessels)
Heating & HVAC - Work on commercial heating systems, including boilers, radiators, and associated pipework, and provide support for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) mechanical components
Technical Interpretation - Interpret and work accurately from detailed schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings to execute installations and repairs to specification
System Testing - Conduct commissioning, pressure testing, and fault diagnosis on new and existing plumbing and mechanical systems to ensure operational efficiency and integrity
Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all work meets UK standards, including Building Regulations, Water Regulations (WRAS)
Health & Safety - Demonstrates occupational competence and safety awareness
Mechanical Jointing - Proficiency in pipe jointing techniques (copper soldering, press fitting, threading, Flanges)
Fault Finding - Effectively diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and system faults using logical troubleshooting methods
Working at Heights - Relevant certification/training (e.g., IPAF/PASMA)

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent trade qualification
G3 Unvented
Minimum of 3-5 years proven experience working as a commercial/industrial plumber or mechanical maintenance engineer in the UK
Full UK drivers license