Plumber

CBRE; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer - Plumber to join its facilities teams in Bristol, Dunfermline and Derby. You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs and installations across plumbing and mechanical systems in a critical environments.

The role requires proven plumbing trade skills, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced settings, with emergency response duties and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• General preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation and troubleshooting of plumbing systems.
• Responds to general maintenance duties and operates building systems as assigned.
• Performs plumbing safety inspections and PMs on backflow devices as needed.
• Acts as a resource to and trains other staff in light plumbing maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, replaces, tests and troubleshoots water and medical gas supply and distribution system including valves and fixtures.
• Installs piping and fixtures per blueprints, drawings and applicable codes.
• Maintains waste and vent lines and uses standard plumbing tools.
• Assists other staff or contractors on projects needing plumbing expertise.
• Completes safety inspections and PMs on backflow devices with proper certifications.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides timely support.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Time management

Ability to work on own

Education

Plumbing City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Plumber

Job ID 233198

Posted 08-Aug-2025

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Bristol - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Derby - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Dunfermline - Scotland - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer - Plumber

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Plumber to join the team located in Bristol, Dunfermline, and Derby.

Job Role:

Performs general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of plumbing and mechanical systems, water, medical gas supply and other distribution systems throughout the facility.

Responds to general maintenance duties and operates hospital/building equipment and systems to include building engineer/technician operational duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Repairs, installs, replaces, tests and troubleshoots the water and medical gas supply and distribution system including valves, fixtures, and outlets.
• Installs new water (medical gas supply system with proper certification), piping, and fixtures in accordance with blueprints, drawings, specifications and applicable codes.
• Maintains waste and vent lines in good operating condition using a plumber's snake, vacuum plunger and/or jet washer.
• Assists other department staff members or contractors on projects or equipment installations where plumbing expertise is required.
• Completes plumbing safety inspections and PM's on backflow devices as assigned (with proper certifications).
• Acts as a resource to and provides training to other staff members so they can perform light plumbing maintenance and repair in a safe manner.
• Performs general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum of Plumbing City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2/3
• Maintenance experience
• Time management and
• Ability to work on own