Multi Skilled Engineer - Plumbing

Mitie Group plc.; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime and call-out opportunities

Pension scheme

MiDeals discounts

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Mobile Plumbing Engineer to service a range of clients across commercial plumbing, heating, and drainage installations in Cumbria.

The role covers inspection, repairs and installation work, with emphasis on safety and high-quality workmanship. The successful candidate will carry out PPM and reactive repairs, maintain water systems, and support related building services activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, commercial or building services environments.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills in plumbing.
• Good understanding of water hygiene, health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across plumbing and water installations, safely and to a high standard.
• Maintain and repair hot and cold water systems, pipework, TMVs, calorifiers, pumps, sanitary ware and drainage; perform small installation works.
• Support wider building services activities across mechanical, electrical, HVAC and basic fabric tasks.

Skills

Plumbing fault-finding

Facilities management experience

Water hygiene knowledge

Independent worker

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing

Job description

Role: Multi Skilled Engineer – Plumbing Engineer Bias
Hours: 40hrs/week
Location: Cumbria, CA28 7UW

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We are looking for an experienced Mobile Plumbing Engineer to work with a range of clients undertaking inspection and repairs across a variety of commercial plumbing, heating, and drainage installations, including installation, modification, fault finding, and repairs.

Role Responsibilities:

• You will carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across plumbing and water installations, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Include maintaining and repairing hot and cold water systems, pipework, TMVs, calorifiers, pumps, sanitary ware and drainage, and small installation works
• The role also involves supporting wider building services activities across mechanical, electrical, HVAC and basic fabric tasks.
• Perform tasks such as door repairs, ceiling tile replacements, tiling, and gutter clearance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and maintain equipment condition.

Required Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Experience working in facilities management, commercial or building services environments
• Strong plumbing fault‑finding and repair skills
• Good understanding of water hygiene, health & safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑skilled team
• Full UK driving licence

What's in it for you?

• Mitie offers overtime and call‑out opportunities, alongside training, development and clear career progression through Mitie Technical Services.
• You will also have access to the Mitie Benefits platform (MiDeals), providing discounts across retail, travel and more, as well as a pension scheme, share scheme and holiday entitlement.
• You'll be supported by a positive team culture with clear opportunities to progress within Mitie Technical Services.