Mobile Plumber

Amey; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the West Midlands is seeking a Mobile Plumber for a permanent role. This position requires managing maintenance activities across the FM estate, ensuring compliance and safety standards, and supporting zero carbon initiatives. Candidates should have an NVQ level 3 in Plumbing and Heating, along with experience in a commercial environment. A full UK driving licence is necessary for this role, which includes travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial environment required.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and authorise high and low-risk maintenance activities.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met across the contract.
• Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance including repairs.
• Monitor the BMS System for optimal performance.
• Support zero carbon initiatives and contribute to sustainability goals.

Skills

NVQ level 3 in Plumbing and Heating

Experience in operating light plant

Legionella Control (L8)

Ability to work alone

Good all‑round project management knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3 in Plumbing and Heating

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Mobile Plumber in the West Midlands. The role will involve travel across the region visiting HMP Hewell and HMP Long Lartin. You will have access to a company van and fuel cad - giving you everything you need to travel between sites without the hassle.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, 08.00 – 17.00 with an hour earlier finish every Friday. There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary), and part of an on‑call rota.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

The Mobile Plumber plays an important part in working in maintaining secure environments and supporting prison operations. You’ll tackle technical challenges, deliver mission‑critical services, and work alongside a team of expert engineers.

What you will do:

• Manage and authorise high and low‑risk maintenance activities across the FM estate, acting as Authorised Person/Responsible Person (AP/RP) in line with Amey Safety Rules. (Training will be provided.)
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met across the contract
• Perform statutory works on time, ensuring compliance
• Conduct routine and non‑routine maintenance, including fault finding and repairs
• Repair mains water supply and addressing life‑expired equipment
• Inspect, sample water, and assess risks to maintain system integrity
• Monitor the BMS System to ensure optimal performance
• Support zero carbon initiatives, contributing to sustainability goals
• Handle additional tasks as directed by your line manager, including working at height and in various weather conditions

What you will bring:

• NVQ level 3 in Plumbing and Heating is required.
• Experience in operating light plant.
• Legionella Control (L8) and experience in a commercial environment.
• Ability to work alone and use initiative.
• Good all‑round project management knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

Apply today!