On-Site Plumber

Amey; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration – competitive salary

Pension scheme

Holidays – 24 days + BH with option to

Cycle2Work scheme

Discount gym membership

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey is seeking an On-Site Plumber to support the Nuclear Restoration Services contract on-site at Winfrith, Dorchester (DT2 8WG). The role is 36 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 07:30–16:30 and Friday 07:30–12:30, with long‑term career prospects within a regulated national sector.

You will perform routine and non-routine maintenance, mains water repairs, fault finding, risk assessments, and other duties as required in a highly controlled environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in Plumbing and Heating with relevant maintenance experience.
• Experience operating light plant.
• Legionella awareness and compliance is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Routine and non-routine maintenance.
• Mains water supply repairs.
• Fault finding, identification of life-expired equipment, checking, repairing and making good faults.
• Inspections, water sampling and risk assessment.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Light plant experience

Legionella awareness

Experience in a commercial environment

Education

NVQ level 2 in Plumbing and Heating

Job description

On-Site Plumber

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a permanent On-Site Plumber to join Amey, supporting our Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) contract on‑site at Winfrith, Dorchester (DT2 8WG).

The standard hours of work are 36 hours per week: Monday – Thursday, 07:30‑16:30 and Friday 07:30‑12:30.

Amey delivers essential workplace and facilities management services across 17 nuclear sites and regional offices nationwide, supporting the safe decommissioning of the UK’s first‑generation nuclear sites. This highly regulated work plays a vital role in protecting people and the environment, while offering long‑term career security within a growing national sector.

What You Will Do

• Routine and non‑routine maintenance.
• Mains water supply repairs.
• Fault finding, identification of life‑expired equipment, checking, repairing and making good faults.
• Inspections, water sampling and risk assessment.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

What You Will Bring

• NVQ level 2 in Plumbing and Heating with experience in plumbing maintenance.
• Experience operating light plant.
• Legionella awareness and compliance is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in a commercial environment.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long‑term stable contracts so you can plan a long‑term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, underscoring our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

• Remuneration – competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews.
• Career Growth – advancement opportunities to roles such as Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager.
• Training Opportunities – comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs.
• Holidays – at least 24 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy further days.
• Pension – generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme, and discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts – access to discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more.
• Give Back to community – two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or carers of dependants.
• Membership of Affinity Networks supporting diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What We Do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high‑value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. As a disability confident leader, we guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.