Maintenance Plumber

Branta Recruitment Ltd; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed site

Overtime offered

Pension scheme

Health benefits

25 days leave

Job summary

Branta Recruitment Ltd partners with a national facilities management leader to recruit a Static Maintenance Plumber for a prestigious, single-site facility in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will be the resident Plumbing & Mechanical Specialist responsible for keeping water hygiene systems, plumbing infrastructure and plant room pipework running safely and efficiently.

The role offers stability with no daily travel, a fixed site, and opportunities for overtime and progression within a global FM

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or time-served equivalent).
• Unvented Hot Water Certification (G3) desirable.
• Proven experience in commercial plumbing maintenance or building services FM.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on site.
• Maintain water hygiene standards including Legionella control, temperature monitoring and flushing.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults, leaks, blocked drainage and sanitary appliance issues.
• Assist with basic plant room maintenance, pumps and unvented hot water cylinders.
• Complete digital job sheets and maintain site compliance logs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating

Unvented Hot Water Certification (G3) - desirable

Job description

Branta Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading, national Facilities Management company to recruit a Static Maintenance Plumber to join the resident technical team at a prestigious, large-scale commercial facility in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This role offers the stability and convenience of working on a single, high-spec commercial site with no daily travel or commuting between regional client locations. As the resident Plumbing & Mechanical Specialist, you will be responsible for keeping all water hygiene systems, commercial plumbing infrastructure, and plant room pipework running smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across all commercial plumbing and domestic water services on site.
• Maintain water hygiene standards, including Legionella control measures, temperature monitoring, routine flushing, and showerhead descaling in accordance with HSG274/L8.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults, leaks, blocked drainage, TMVs (Thermostatic Mixing Valves), and sanitary appliances.
• Assist with basic plant room maintenance, pumps, pressurized water systems, and unvented hot water cylinders.
• Complete digital job sheets and maintain accurate site compliance logs.
• Work collaboratively with on-site commercial gas, electrical, and HVAC engineers on broader mechanical issues.
• Participate in a site-specific emergency call-out rota (additional allowance provided).

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or time-served equivalent).
• Unvented Hot Water Certification (G3) (desirable).
• Proven experience in commercial plumbing maintenance or building services FM.
• Strong understanding of water regulations, health & safety practices, and PPM regimes.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills when dealing with on-site staff and clients.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive base salary with regular review options
• Static position—enjoy working at a single, fixed site every day
• Generous paid overtime opportunities and call-out allowance
• Excellent corporate pension scheme and health/wellbeing benefits
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Structured training, career progression, and qualification support within a global FM leader