Location: London / Greater London
Position: Commercial Plumber
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive - dependent on experience and qualifications
The Role
We are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Plumber to join a growing facilities maintenance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled plumber with a strong background working within commercial buildings and facilities maintenance environments.
The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing together with a G3 / Unvented Hot Water qualification. However, highly experienced commercial plumbers who may not currently hold G3 will also be considered if they can demonstrate approximately 10 years or more of strong commercial plumbing and building maintenance experience.
Candidates who have previously worked for established FM and building-services companies such as CBRE, Mitie, EMCOR, NG Bailey, Integral, ISS, Equans, Kier, Skanska, JLL, BGIS or similar organisations would be particularly relevant.
Key Responsibilities
The Commercial Plumber will be responsible for planned and reactive plumbing maintenance across commercial properties.
Typical duties will include:
Planned preventative and reactive plumbing maintenance
Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults
Maintenance and repair of hot and cold water systems
Commercial sanitaryware maintenance and replacement
Repairing and replacing taps, valves, pipework and associated fittings
Installation and repair of toilets, basins, sinks and other sanitary equipment
Investigating leaks and water-related faults
Pipework repairs and modifications
Maintaining water heaters and hot water systems
Working on unvented hot water cylinders where appropriately qualified
Pumps, valves, expansion vessels and associated plumbing components
Clearing minor blockages and drainage-related faults
Carrying out small plumbing installations and remedial works
Completing minor building-services and general maintenance tasks where required
Identifying additional works and reporting defects
Liaising with clients, site teams and other engineers
Completing job sheets and maintenance records accurately
Ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures
Working independently and managing allocated jobs effectively
Candidate Requirements
Ideally, applicants will have:
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing
G3 / Unvented Hot Water qualification
Strong commercial plumbing experience
Experience working within facilities management or building maintenance
Good fault-finding and diagnostic ability
Experience maintaining hot and cold water systems
Good knowledge of commercial plumbing installations
Experience carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance
A professional and customer-focused approach
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently
Strong health and safety awareness
Full UK driving licence
Experienced Plumbers Without G3
Experienced plumbers who do not currently hold the G3 qualification will still be considered where they can demonstrate substantial commercial experience.
Candidates with 10+ years' plumbing experience, particularly within commercial buildings and FM environments, are encouraged to apply.
The key requirement is someone who is genuinely capable of operating as an experienced commercial maintenance plumber rather than somebody whose background has been predominantly domestic plumbing.
Previous Environments
Relevant experience could include working within:
Commercial office buildings
Corporate headquarters
Managing agent portfolios
Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Hotels
Universities and colleges
Retail and leisure facilities
Government buildings
High-profile client sites
Large multi-site FM contracts
Experience working for one of the major facilities-management or building-services contractors would be advantageous.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will be an experienced, dependable plumber who is comfortable attending commercial sites, identifying faults and completing repairs without requiring constant supervision.
You should be confident dealing directly with clients and site management and be capable of representing the business professionally while on site.
This position would particularly suit someone who has spent several years within the commercial FM sector and understands the standards expected when working in occupied, professional buildings.
Desirable Additional Skills
Any of the following would be beneficial but are not essential:
G3 / Unvented Hot Water
Water Regulations qualification
Commercial plant-room experience
Pump and valve maintenance
Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge
Water hygiene / Legionella awareness
Experience with PPM systems
CAFM experience
Multi-skilled building maintenance experience
Additional mechanical or plumbing qualifications
Package
The position offers:
Permanent employment
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Opportunity to join an established and growing facilities-management business
Varied commercial client portfolio
Long-term career opportunity
Company benefits and additional package details to be confirmed
Ideal Candidate Profile
Option 1 - Qualified Commercial Plumber
NVQ Level 2/3 qualified plumber with G3/Unvented Hot Water certification and solid commercial FM experience.
Option 2 - Highly Experienced Commercial Plumber
An experienced plumber with approximately 10+ years within commercial maintenance who may not currently hold G3 but has extensive practical experience maintaining commercial properties.
This is not a domestic plumbing position. Candidates should be able to demonstrate genuine commercial building-maintenance experience.
We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job
Salary description
£44000.00 - £45000.00 per year