Facilities Technician - Plumber

Solus - an Aviva company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Pension scheme

33 days holiday including bank holiday

Aviva product discounts

Job summary

Solus, an Aviva company, is seeking a dedicated Facilities Technician to support new builds and refurbishments across locations scattered throughout the UK. The role suits someone who enjoys travel and working in varied environments, with responsibilities spanning gas appliances, water systems, and general plumbing.

Gas Safe registration is required, with G3 qualification preferred. The role involves visiting multiple sites, delivering maintenance and repair tasks, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Gas Safe registration or related qualification is required.
• G3 qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven experience in general plumbing and facilities maintenance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain gas appliances and systems.
• Ensure compliance with Gas Safe regulations.
• Service and maintain unvented hot water storage systems (G3 preferred).
• General plumbing tasks: installation, maintenance and repair.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Assist in construction and refurbishment of new and existing properties.
• Travel to various sites as required.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Gas Safe registered

G3 qualification (preferred)

General plumbing and facilities maintenance experience

Job description

• Accommodation and travel expenses included
• Exciting opportunity to visit and work at various sites across the UK

Overview

Benefits

• Company van provided
• Accommodation and travel expenses included
• Exciting opportunity to visit and work at various sites across the UK

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Facilities Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting new builds and refurbishing existing properties at our various locations across the UK. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys travelling and working in different environments.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain gas appliances and systems
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Gas Safe regulations
• Service and maintain unvented hot water storage systems (G3 qualification preferred)
• General plumbing tasks including installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment
• Assist in the construction and refurbishment of new and existing properties
• Travel to various sites as required

Qualifications

• Gas Safe registered
• G3 qualification (preferred)
• Proven experience in general plumbing and facilities maintenance
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel and work at different locations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award‑winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.