Commercial Plumber

360 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

360 Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Commercial Plumber for a growing facilities maintenance team in London. You will handle reactive and preventative maintenance on commercial sites, with a focus on hot/cold water systems and sanitaryware.

The ideal candidate will hold NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and a G3 / Unvented Hot Water qualification, with roughly 10 years in commercial FM environments. Experience with major contractors is advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing required.
• G3 / Unvented Hot Water qualification desirable.
• Experience in commercial FM/building maintenance essential.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative and reactive plumbing maintenance.
• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults on commercial sites.
• Maintenance of hot and cold water systems and sanitaryware.
• Repairing taps, valves, pipework and fittings.
• Installation and repair of toilets, basins and sinks.
• Investigating leaks and water-related faults.
• Maintaining water heaters and unvented cylinders where qualified.
• Carrying out small installations and general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Strong commercial plumbing

Fault-finding

Independent working

Customer-focused

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

G3 / Unvented Hot Water qualification

Tools

G3/Unvented Hot Water tools

Water Regulations qualification

PPM systems knowledge

CAFM exposure

Job description

Commercial Plumber

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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