Plumber

Construction, Property and Engineering; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Maintenance Plumber to join a dedicated facilities management team at a premier commercial static site near Fenchurch Street Station in the City of London.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on commercial plumbing and water systems, with no travel required during normal hours. The role includes an out-of-hours rota, with a £100 stand-by retainer and enhanced overtime when called out.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent recognised trade qualification).
• Proven track record in commercial plumbing maintenance, facilities management, or building services engineering.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Water Regulations and L8 Legionella awareness.
• Convenient commute to the City of London / Fenchurch Street area.
• Strong communication, fault-finding, and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine PPMs, inspections, and reactive repairs on site plumbing infrastructure (sanitaryware, pipework, pumps, valves, drainage, and water services).
• Monitor, maintain, and test hot and cold water services, including L8 / Legionella compliance tasks (temperature monitoring, flushing, and sampling).
• Diagnose and repair system faults, pipe leaks, blockages, and fixture failures promptly.
• Assist the wider M&E team with general building services tasks as required.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota (1 in 4 weeks) to respond to urgent site emergencies.

Skills

Commercial plumbing maintenance

Facilities management

Building services engineering

Customer-facing skills

Legionella awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing & Heating

Job description

Are Plumbing Engineer / Maintenance Plumber Location: City of London (Static Site - near Fenchurch Street Station) Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 On-Call Rota: 1 in 4 (£100 stand-by retainer + paid overtime per call-out)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Plumber to join a dedicated facilities management team at a premier commercial static site located just minutes from Fenchurch Street Station.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across commercial plumbing and water systems. As this is a dedicated static site, there is no travel required during normal shift hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine PPMs, inspections, and reactive repairs on all site plumbing infrastructure (sanitaryware, pipework, pumps, valves, drainage, and water services).
• Monitor, maintain, and test hot and cold water services, including L8 / Legionella compliance tasks (temperature monitoring, flushing, and sampling).
• Diagnose and repair system faults, pipe leaks, blockages, and fixture failures promptly.
• Assist the wider mechanical and electrical (M&E) team with general building services tasks as required.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota (1 in 4 weeks) to respond to urgent site emergencies.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent recognised trade qualification).
• Experience: Proven track record in commercial plumbing maintenance, facilities management, or building services engineering.
• Compliance: Up-to-date knowledge of Water Regulations and L8 Legionella awareness.
• Commute: Convenient commute to the City of London / Fenchurch Street area.
• Strong communication, fault-finding, and customer-facing skills.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Location: Static commercial site (No travel allowance / no van needed for normal shifts).
• Working Hours: 08:00 to 17:00, Monday - Friday (40-hour week).
• Call-Out Rota: 1 in 4 week rotation.
• Retainer Allowance: £100 per week on standby + enhanced overtime rates when called out.
• Standard holiday allowance, company pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.