Commercial Plumber

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone and tablet

Attendance bonus scheme

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Commercial Plumber to deliver planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, repairs and installations on commercial plumbing, water, drainage and heating systems across diverse properties.

You will respond to service calls, diagnose faults, carry out maintenance, install systems and manage water hygiene tasks, while ensuring high standards of safety and customer service. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Commercial Plumber.
• Experience in installing, maintaining and repairing commercial plumbing systems.
• Fault-finding and diagnosing plumbing system failures.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive maintenance and plumbing service calls.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on commercial systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to water services and drainage.
• Install and replace commercial plumbing components.
• Maintain hot and cold-water systems and pumps.
• Conduct water hygiene tasks and monitor temperatures.
• Complete service reports and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with customers and provide technical advice.
• Work safely and in line with health and safety procedures.
• Participate in call-out rota and maintain equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent worker

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating

Tools

IPAF

PASMA

CSCS

Job description

Commercial Plumber

We are looking for a Commercial Plumber to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, repairs and installations on commercial plumbing, water, drainage and heating systems across a diverse range of commercial and industrial properties.

The Commercial Plumber will:

• Respond to reactive maintenance and plumbing service calls
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on commercial plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to water services, pipework, sanitary ware, drainage systems and associated plant.
• Install and replace commercial plumbing systems and components.
• Carry out repairs to hot and cold-water systems, booster sets, expansion vessels, thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), pumps and associated equipment.
• Conduct water hygiene tasks, including temperature monitoring and remedial works where required.
• Complete service reports, job sheets and compliance documentation accurately and on time.
• Liaise professionally with customers and provide technical advice where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and risk assessments.
• Support other mechanical maintenance activities where appropriate.
• Participate in the call-out rota as required.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools and equipment in a safe and professional condition.

The Commercial Plumber will need:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent).
• Proven experience working as a Commercial Plumber.
• Experience in installing, maintaining and repairing commercial plumbing systems.
• Competent in fault-finding and diagnosing plumbing system failures.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of current Water Regulations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Unvented Hot Water Certificate (G3).
• Water Hygiene / Legionella Awareness qualifications.
• Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge.
• Commercial heating system experience.
• Experience working within Facilities Management or maintenance contracts.
• IPAF, PASMA or CSCS certification.
• Mechanical plant room experience.

The Commercial Plumber will work across various sites including:

• Schools and universities.
• Office buildings.
• Healthcare facilities.
• Retail and leisure premises.
• Care homes.
• Commercial and industrial buildings.
• Public sector and local authority properties.

The Commercial Plumber will undertake works including:

• Commercial washroom maintenance.
• Pipework repairs and installations.
• Hot and cold-water system maintenance.
• TMV servicing and replacement.
• Water heater and calorifier maintenance.
• Drainage investigations and repairs.
• Pump and booster set maintenance.
• Water hygiene remedial works.
• Mechanical plant room maintenance.
• Minor heating system repairs.

The Commercial Plumber will benefit from:

• £35-40k salary
• 40-hour working week.
• Company vehicle.
• Mobile phone and tablet.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Door-to-door pay
• Attendance bonus scheme.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities