Facilities Plumber – Pools & Maintenance Specialist

Edinburgh Leisure; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Paid sick leave

Pension scheme

Training & development

Free gym membership

Cycle to work

Discounts

Job summary

Edinburgh Leisure is seeking an experienced Advanced Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing, heating and water systems across our venues in Edinburgh, including Leith-based sites. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and ensure buildings remain safe and compliant.

The role requires SVQ/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating, an apprenticeship, and driving licence. A self‑motivated, safety‑mocused professional with CAFM experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• Proven plumbing and heating qualifications with an apprenticeship completed.
• Experience across plumbing, heating, drainage and sanitation systems.
• Ability to work independently and safely in a facilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across plumbing, heating, water, drainage and sanitation systems.
• Inspect systems, diagnose faults and identify recurring issues to improve reliability.
• Manage tools, materials, spare parts and stock, keeping equipment safe and serviceable.
• Work safely by following risk assessments, safe systems of work, PPE requirements.
• Work with colleagues and contractors, escalating complex issues when specialist support is needed.
• Update and close work orders in the CAFM system with accurate records.

Skills

Independent working

Driving licence

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Digital systems experience

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating

Registered apprenticeship

Blue CSCS (Desirable)

PASMA (Desirable)

IPAF (Desirable)

Tools

CAFM systems

MS Excel

MS Word

Email

Job description

Edinburgh Leisure is seeking an experienced Advanced Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing, heating and water systems across our venues in Edinburgh, including Leith-based sites. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and ensure buildings remain safe and compliant.

The role requires SVQ/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating, an apprenticeship, and driving licence. A self‑motivated, safety‑mocused professional with CAFM experience is ideal.