Maintenance Plumber

EQUANS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Maintenance Plumber to support schools in Blackburn and Burnley. This full-time role involves conducting building maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have plumbing certification, experience in a maintenance environment, and familiarity with both commercial and domestic systems. Competitive salary and benefits package are offered, including 24 days of annual leave, training opportunities, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in FM maintenance environment, ideally in education.
• Knowledge of domestic and commercial water systems.
• Undertaken L8 ACOP training with awareness of Legionella risks.
• Knowledge of rainwater harvesting systems.
• L8 ACOP training and Legionella awareness.
• On‑call rota participation.
• Enhanced DBS clearance essential.
• Proven maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of boilers and pressure systems.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to follow site and company policies.
• Flexible for out-of-hours overtime.
• Experience in school/PFI environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building maintenance across Blackburn and Burnley.
• Respond to breakdown requests in a timely manner.
• Participate in Standby Operatives' on-call rota.
• Be fully conversant and provide detailed knowledge of plant status, building conditions, and services availability.
• Energy Management across the project.
• Undertake CP/RP duties in specialist fields.
• React to technical issues and support the team when required.
• To maintain planned and reactive schedules.
• View BMS PC information and adjust settings where necessary.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with existing customers/clients.
• Provide out of hours cover in accordance with roster.
• Responsible for ordering of specialist materials in line with company / office policy.
• Any other duties reasonably requested by the management team.

Skills

Plumbing recognised accreditation certification/Gas Safe

Practical maintenance skills

Fault finding

Understanding of rainwater harvesting systems

Health and safety knowledge

Flexibility for out of hours overtime

Full UK driving licence

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Full UK driving licence

Job description

EQUANS are looking for a Maintenance Plumber to work on our Lancashire and Blackburn Schools contract across Blackburn and Burnley. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview

• Carry out building maintenance as required
• Provide technical solutions for PPM work and fault rectification
• Undertake fault finding and diagnosis, problem solve and communicate technical knowledge to others
• Be fully conversant and provide detailed knowledge of plant status, building conditions, and services availability
• Energy Management across the project
• Undertake CP/RP duties in specialist fields
• React to technical issues and support the team when required
• To maintain planned and reactive schedules
• View BMS PC information and adjust settings where necessary
• Build and maintain effective relationships with existing customers/clients
• Provide out of hours cover in accordance with roster
• Responsible for ordering of specialist materials in line with company / office policy
• Any other duties reasonably requested by the management team

Impact

The role is part of a maintenance team delivering a service to 11 schools across Burnley and Blackburn. The position is central to the delivery of Technical FM services in line with the FM contract.

Complexity

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on domestic and commercial water systems in accordance with the PPM programme. Respond in a timely manner to breakdown requests. Carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works. Safely operate all types of hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers' guidelines. Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures. Maintain records as appropriate. Undertake a willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades. Ensure that there is minimum disruption to the schools whilst carrying out work. Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, eg. snow clearing, gritting, flooding, high winds, etc. Undertake training where necessary to maintain and develop the requirements of the service. Collaborate and co‑operate with partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service. Participate in Standby Operatives' on‑call rota. Liaise and undertake duties at other EQUANS projects as directed.

Qualifications or Required Experience

• Plumbing recognised accreditation certification/Gas Safe Advantageous
• Previously worked in an FM maintenance environment (ideally education environment)
• Worked on both commercial and domestic water systems
• Have a good understanding of rain water harvesting systems
• Undertaken L8 ACOP training and knows the risks of Legionella in water systems
• Participation in an on‑call rota
• Enhanced DBS clearance essential
• Have a proven track record of practical maintenance skills and fault finding
• Have a good understanding of services within a building such as boilers / pressure systems
• Have sound knowledge of health and safety and Zero Harm
• Have the ability to follow site and company policies and procedures
• Be flexible to out of hours overtime
• Experience in working in a school/PFI environment
• Full UK driving licence

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Equal Opportunity

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

Legal and Eligibility

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements.

A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.