RG Setsquare is recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's most established and respected independent building services and facilities management contractors - a business with over a century of industry heritage and a client list that includes some of the UK's best-known names.
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Plumber to join their technical field team on a permanent basis. This is a mobile role covering a diverse portfolio of commercial clients including corporate offices, public sector buildings, healthcare facilities, and high-profile private sector sites.
Our client has built its reputation on the quality of its people and a genuine commitment to engineering excellence. This is a company that invests in its workforce, offers long-term stability, and genuinely values the skilled trades professionals at the heart of its operations. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
What You'll Be Doing
Working as part of Lorne Stewart's field engineering team, your day-to-day will include:
Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on commercial plumbing and heating systems across a managed client portfolio
Responding to reactive maintenance call-outs and diagnosing faults efficiently to minimise client disruption
Installing, commissioning, and servicing commercial plumbing systems including pipework, hot and cold water services, pumps, and associated plant
Ensuring all domestic water systems are maintained in compliance with L8 Legionella regulations
Completing inspection and testing of plumbing systems and producing accurate job records and certification
Identifying and reporting any additional works or defects observed on site
Liaising professionally with clients, site managers, and the wider engineering team
Working in compliance with all current health & safety legislation and company procedures
Completing job reports and CAFM system updates accurately and on timeWhat We're Looking For
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent time-served qualification)
Proven experience working in a commercial FM or building services environment
Strong knowledge of commercial hot and cold water systems and associated plant
Working knowledge of L8 / Legionella compliance requirements
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload across multiple sites
Full UK Driving Licence
Good communication skills and a professional, client-facing approachDesirable (not essential):
City & Guilds 6189 or equivalent water hygiene / Legionella qualification
Experience with CAFM or job management systems
Any additional mechanical trades skills (e.g. minor works, drainage, heating systems)About Our Client
Our client is one of the UK's leading independent building services companies, with specialist capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, facilities management, energy services, and water treatment. With over 100 years of trading history and a portfolio spanning corporate, public sector, healthcare, and high-profile private sector estates, this is a genuinely established and stable employer in the FM sector.
The business places significant emphasis on colleague development, with structured induction programmes, an internal training Academy, funded qualifications, and a strong culture of internal progression. Full details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
The Package
£38,000 per annum
Company vehicle provided
Fuel card
Company pension scheme
Learning and development opportunities through the client's internal training Academy
Structured induction and ongoing support
Stable, long-term employment with one of the UK's most established FM contractors
To be considered, please submit your CV with up to date work history. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by our team and provided with full details on the client, the patch covered, and next steps.
RG Setsquare specialises in technical and FM recruitment across the UK, placing skilled trades and engineering professionals with leading contractors and service providers at every level.
A century of heritage. A role built for the long term. Apply now.
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£38000.00 - £38000.00 per year