Maintenance Plumber

HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Company van provided

On-call uplift

Job summary

Hamilton Rowe Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Plumber to join a facilities management team on a large commercial campus in Northampton. You will perform a mix of plumbing, mechanical and building services maintenance to keep site systems safe, compliant and operational.

The role offers a Monday–Friday pattern (8:00–17:00), £38,000–£42,500, healthcare and the possibility of on‑call work with a £150 uplift.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out commercial plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Background in planned and reactive building services maintenance.
• Knowledge of heating systems, pumps and mechanical plant.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Commercial plumbing repairs, maintenance and fault finding.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works.
• Maintenance of hot and cold water systems, heating systems, pumps, motors, belts and actuators.
• Water sampling and associated checks.
• Responding to maintenance requests and diagnosing faults.
• Coordinating specialist subcontractors and ensuring work is completed safely.

Skills

Commercial plumbing

Maintenance

Water systems

Health & Safety

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing

Job description

Maintenance Plumber Northampton £38,000 - £42,500

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Plumber to join an established facilities management team, providing planned and reactive maintenance across a large commercial campus.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially experienced plumber looking to move into a varied, site-based maintenance role, with a Monday-to-Friday working pattern, healthcare benefits and the opportunity to earn additional money through on-call work.

About the Role

You will carry out a combination of plumbing, mechanical and general building services maintenance, ensuring site systems and equipment remain safe, operational and compliant.

The role will include:

• Commercial plumbing repairs, maintenance and fault finding.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works.
• Maintenance of hot and cold water systems, heating systems, pumps, motors, belts and actuators.
• Water sampling and associated checks.
• Responding to maintenance requests and diagnosing faults.
• Coordinating specialist subcontractors and ensuring work is completed safely.

About You

We are looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Plumber with experience working within commercial buildings, facilities management or a similar environment.

You will ideally have:

• Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience carrying out commercial plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• A background in planned and reactive building services maintenance.
• Knowledge of heating systems, pumps and associated mechanical plant.
• Experience with water sampling would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• A full UK driving licence.

Working Hours & Package

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• £38,000 - £42,500 basic salary.
• Healthcare package.
• Company van provided for the weekly working day at sites in Cambridge.
• Potential additional on-call work, with a proposed £150 uplift for a week on call.
• Enhanced DBS check required.