Maintenance Plumber

CBRE, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Plumber for a site-based role in Leeds. You will perform planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, testing, and fault finding on plumbing and mechanical systems across the facility.

You will work with on-site teams to ensure safe, compliant operations, carry out inspections, and provide guidance to colleagues. NVQ/City & Guilds plumbing qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing.
• Experience in a maintenance plumbing role.
• Good knowledge of plumbing systems and maintenance practices.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach with a strong customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, installations, replacements, testing and fault-finding on water supply and distribution systems, including valves, fixtures and outlets.
• Install water systems, pipework and fixtures in line with drawings, specifications, regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain waste and vent pipe systems using appropriate equipment such as drain rods, plungers and jet washers.
• Support contractors and on-site teams with plumbing expertise during projects and equipment installations.
• Complete plumbing safety inspections and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks, including backflow devices where certified.
• Assist in maintaining safe and compliant building operations.
• Provide guidance and basic plumbing training to maintenance colleagues where required.
• Carry out general building maintenance duties as directed.
• Respond promptly to emergency call-outs and breakdown situations.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements and company procedures.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by management.

Skills

Maintenance plumbing

Fault finding

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Time management

Customer-focused

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing

Job description

Maintenance Plumber

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Maintenance Plumber to join our team based in Leeds.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Plumber will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, testing, installation and fault finding on plumbing and mechanical systems throughout the facility.

The role also includes supporting general building maintenance activities and ensuring all systems and equipment operate efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, installations, replacements, testing and fault-finding on water supply and distribution systems, including valves, fixtures and outlets.
• Install water systems, pipework and fixtures in line with drawings, specifications, regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain waste and vent pipe systems using appropriate equipment such as drain rods, plungers and jet washers.
• Support contractors and on-site teams with plumbing expertise during projects and equipment installations.
• Complete plumbing safety inspections and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks, including backflow devices where certified.
• Assist in maintaining safe and compliant building operations.
• Provide guidance and basic plumbing training to maintenance colleagues where required.
• Carry out general building maintenance duties as directed.
• Respond promptly to emergency call-outs and breakdown situations.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements and company procedures.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing.
• Previous experience in a maintenance plumbing role.
• Good knowledge of plumbing systems and associated maintenance practices.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach with a strong customer-focused attitude.