Plumber

Randox Laboratories; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expensed van

Tools

Revolut card

Parking

Tolls covered

Job summary

Randox Health is seeking a skilled Plumber to join our Facilities team in London. The role covers installation, maintenance, and testing of plumbing systems, with regular travel to Randox sites across the UK and Ireland.

You will ensure works comply with health and safety standards and building regulations, while maintaining high levels of customer service. The role requires NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing, proven plumbing experience, and a CSCS card, with a UK driving licence and flexibility for

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Plumbing & Heating.
• Proven experience working as a plumber in domestic, commercial, or industrial environments.
• Sound knowledge of plumbing systems, materials, and installation techniques.
• Understanding of UK water regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel regularly throughout the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair hot and cold-water systems, heating systems, and drainage.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to plumbing systems.
• Install sanitary ware, pipework, valves, traps, and appliances.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all work complies with current health & safety legislation and building regulations.
• Conduct inspections, pressure testing, and commissioning of systems.
• Complete job reports, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately.
• Liaise professionally with colleagues, contractors, and customers.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and tidy condition.
• Participate in on-call or emergency call-out rotas where required.
• Travel regularly to different existing and new Randox sites throughout the UK and Ireland.

Skills

Plumbing

Heating systems

Reading drawings

UK water regulations

Fault-finding

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or Plumbing & Heating

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Plumber - London (Job Ref: 26/PLUM)

Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. With our ever increasing number of new clinics opening on the high street across the UK and Ireland, we require several new staff members to join our Facilities team. We have exciting new career opportunities for Plumbers to join our Facilities team. Excellent benefits offered including expensed van, tools, Revolut card, parking, tolls etc covered.

Location: Home based in the Greater London area, with regular travel required to Randox sites, mainly across London and the South of England. Some travel to other parts of the UK and Ireland will be required on occasion.

Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Min. 40 hours per week, Travel time to and from home and site is also paid on top of these hours. Some evening and weekend work will be required at times. Some flexibility may be required.

What does this role involve?

This role will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of plumbing systems and associated equipment. The role will ensure plumbing works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Key duties of the role will include:

• Install, maintain, and repair hot and cold-water systems, heating systems, and drainage.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to plumbing systems.
• Install sanitary ware, pipework, valves, traps, and appliances.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all work complies with current health & safety legislation and building regulations.
• Conduct inspections, pressure testing, and commissioning of systems.
• Complete job reports, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately.
• Liaise professionally with colleagues, contractors, and customers.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and tidy condition.
• Participate in on-call or emergency call-out rotas where required.
• Travel regularly to different existing and new Randox sites throughout the UK and Ireland.

Who can apply?

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Plumbing & Heating.
• Proven experience working as a plumber in domestic, commercial, or industrial environments.
• Sound knowledge of plumbing systems, materials, and installation techniques.
• Understanding of UK water regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel regularly throughout the UK and Ireland.

Desirable Criteria:

• Gas Safe registration (ACS qualifications).
• Experience working in facilities management or public-sector buildings.
• Knowledge of heating systems (e.g. boilers, heat pumps, underfloor heating).
• Legionella awareness or water hygiene training.
• Experience using CAFM or maintenance management systems.
• Experience supervising apprentices or junior staff.
• Additional trade skills (e.g. basic electrical, tiling, or joinery).