Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Pluming Bias)

Manpower; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call rota

On-call rotation payment

Training and development

Permanent position opportunity

Team environment

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a strong plumbing bias to join a maintenance team serving a diverse estate in Newcastle. You will focus primarily on domestic plumbing maintenance and repairs, while also handling general mechanical tasks.

Ideal candidates have a solid plumbing background, a Full UK Driving Licence, and NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent. A supportive team environment and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of plumbing systems across diverse properties.
• Domestic plumbing maintenance and repairs (~90% of duties).
• General mechanical maintenance tasks across the estate.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service to building users.

Skills

Plumbing

Maintenance

Fault finding

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance

Job description

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Pay Method: £16.11ph PAYE
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Contract: Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent

We're currently seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a strong plumbing bias to join a well-established maintenance team responsible for a diverse estate of buildings across Newcastle. From historic listed properties to modern, state-of-the-art facilities such as the Helix, you'll play a key role in maintaining a wide range of properties and facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a plumbing background who enjoys varied maintenance work and wants to develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, your workload will be predominantly plumbing focused, with around 90% of your day-to-day duties involving domestic plumbing maintenance and repairs. The remaining workload will include general mechanical maintenance activities across the estate.

Typical duties include:

• Maintenance and repair of thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)
• Repairing and replacing taps, sinks, toilets and showers
• Diagnosing and resolving plumbing faults
• Planned preventative maintenance
• Reactive maintenance and emergency repairs
• Supporting wider mechanical maintenance tasks when required
• Delivering a high standard of customer service to building users

You'll be part of a team of engineers and plumbers working across a diverse property portfolio, with plans to further integrate the disciplines into one highly skilled maintenance team.

About You

We're looking for an individual with a strong plumbing background who is practical, reliable and customer-focused.

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience in plumbing maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a varied maintenance environment

We welcome applicants from a range of sectors, including Higher Education, Facilities Management, the Armed Forces and the Public Sector. Candidates with the right attitude and transferable skills who are looking to further develop their maintenance career are also encouraged to apply.

Additional Benefits

• Monday to Friday working hours
• On-call rota only once every 10 weeks
• £160 payment per on-call rotation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Supportive and collaborative team environment