Maintenance Plumber

Clearfield Recruitment Limited; Worksop; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearfield Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Maintenance Plumber in Worksop to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and building services within a large, complex environment.

The role includes planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and on-call duties, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and contribute to safety and compliance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified Plumber with relevant industry experience.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing.
• Experience in commercial/industrial maintenance.
• Experience with hot/cold water systems and heating.
• Ability to diagnose faults and read drawings.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of water hygiene and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding, and minor installation works.
• Diagnose and repair faults on plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Support water hygiene programmes, including monitoring and compliance activities.
• Carry out inspections, testing, and statutory maintenance checks.
• Assist with maintenance of specialist systems following training.
• Liaise with contractors and provide technical advice on site services.
• Complete maintenance records using electronic maintenance management systems.
• Ensure all work meets health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in on-call rota and emergency maintenance.
• Mentor apprentices and junior colleagues.

Skills

Qualified Plumber

NVQ Level 2/3

Maintenance experience

Education

NVQ L2/3 Plumbing

Job description

Job Role: Maintenance Plumber

Location: Worksop

Contract Length: 6 -12 Months

Rate of Pay: Up to £28 per Hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Plumber to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of plumbing, mechanical building services, and engineering systems within a large, complex operational environment.

The role involves ensuring critical plant and equipment remain safe, compliant, and fully operational while contributing to the delivery of high-quality maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding, and minor installation works.


• Diagnose and repair faults on plumbing and mechanical systems


• Support water hygiene programmes, including monitoring and compliance activities.


• Carry out inspections, testing, and statutory maintenance checks.


• Assist with maintenance of specialist systems following appropriate training.


• Liaise with contractors and provide technical advice relating to site services and infrastructure.


• Complete maintenance records using electronic maintenance management systems.


• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with health, safety, and compliance requirements.


• Participate in an on-call rota and respond to emergency maintenance issues when required.


• Support apprentices, trainees, and junior colleagues through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Maintain and service:

• Hot and cold water systems


• Heating systems


• Ventilation and air conditioning systems


• Compressed air systems


• Gas systems


• Steam systems and associated plant


• Specialist plant and process equipment

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Plumber with relevant industry experience.


• NVQ Level 2 and 3 within Plumbing


• Strong background in plumbing maintenance within commercial, industrial, facilities management, healthcare, education, or public-sector environments.


• Experience working on hot and cold water systems, heating systems, drainage, pumps, valves, and associated building services.


• Ability to diagnose faults, read technical drawings, and resolve maintenance issues effectively.


• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.


• Good understanding of water hygiene, compliance requirements, and health and safety legislation.


• Competent IT skills, including the use of handheld devices and maintenance management systems.

Additional Information

• The role may involve working across multiple sites.


• Participation in emergency call-out and on-call rotas is required.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities are available to support career progression and specialist skills development