Plumber

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Plumber to ensure all plumbing systems remain compliant and operational in mental health facilities. Responsibilities include maintenance, fault finding, and collaboration within a multi-skilled team. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and have experience with water hygiene compliance. The role offers competitive salary and potential progression in a growing company.

Benefits

Van/Fuel Card

PPE/Tools

Health Perks

Death in service

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience with planned maintenance and fault finding.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks to minimize disruption.
• Test and maintain water systems for compliance with regulations.

Skills

Plumbing installation

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Water hygiene compliance

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or equivalent

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Position – Plumber

Location – Preston

Salary/Package

£25,396 - £29,500, Van/Fuel Card, PPE/Tools, Health Perks/Death in service, OT available – Paid at double time, Call out – 1-8, & more.

Purpose of the role

Complete range of plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across mental health inpatient facilities. The role ensures that all plumbing systems, fixtures, and related building services remain safe, compliant, and fully operational to support a therapeutic and safe environment for service users and staff.

Work as part of a multi-skilled estates team and participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota to provide emergency response when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all plumbing systems, including hot and cold-water services, sanitation, drainage, and ventilation components.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring timely diagnosis and repair of faults to minimise disruption to clinical operations.
• Test, inspect, and maintain water systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and infection control requirements (e.g., Legionella control).
• Install, maintain, and repair pipework, valves, pumps, sanitary ware, thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), and associated equipment.
• Assist with minor refurbishment works, system upgrades, and service improvements as required.
• Complete accurate job sheets, service reports, and compliance documentation using company systems.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-skilled estates team, supporting colleagues from electrical, building, and mechanical disciplines.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams, supervisors, and other stakeholders to minimise disruption during works.

Must have or hold

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
• Experience with planned maintenance, fault-finding, and water hygiene compliance.
• Full UK Licence
• Enhanced DBS check

Progression through the company is possible, with in-depth experience of the role being an advantage.

We are looking for a conscientious, reliable person capable of working on their own and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this new and exciting opportunity with a growing company, then call Ben Gibson on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV.