Plumber

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions in Newcastle is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Mechanical Bias Engineer to maintain and repair heating, cooling and plumbing systems on-site. You will perform inspections, diagnose equipment faults, carry out repairs, and ensure safe working practices while meeting service level agreements. Overtime and on‑call may be required; a time-served plumber with NVQ 2/3 and basic IT skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Pumps, Motors and Valves.
• Experience operating Cooling Towers.
• Domestic & Commercial plumbing knowledge.
• Sound understanding of health and safety obligations in maintenance.
• Time served plumber to NVQ Level 2/3.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain domestic water systems to comply with L8 requirements.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works on site plant.
• Repair plant faults to keep equipment in service.
• Ensure spares are available for maintenance tasks.
• Keep comprehensive maintenance records (Frontline).
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for tasks.
• Maintain professional image and customer service at all times.
• Develop good working relationships with CBRE Managed Services staff and clients.

Skills

Pumps

Motors

Valves

Cooling Towers

Domestic Plumbing

Commercial Plumbing

Health & Safety compliance

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing

Tools

Frontline maintenance software

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

We are recruiting a Multi‑Skilled Mechanical Bias Engineer to join our team in Newcastle!

Role Summary

• Ensure that domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard.
• Ensure that panned and routine maintenance is carried out to all Heating & Air-conditioning plant to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• To carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive works to other site plant as required.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant.
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of "Frontline" task sheets.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE Managed Services staff and clients staff.
• Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.
• Ensure a professional image of CBRE Managed Services is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.
• Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life‑long learning.

The successful candidate will be a Mechanical Plumber who is proficient in various disciplines, capable of handling a range of maintenance and repairs on‑site. The responsibilities include performing inspections, diagnosing and fixing equipment issues, conducting repairs across different systems, and ensuring smooth operations on site.

Hours

• Monday - Friday.
• 3 weeks 07:30 - 15:30 & 1 week of 09:30 - 18:00.
• Overtime & weekend flexibility required.
• On‑Call schedule available.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of maintaining Pumps, Motors and Valves.
• Experience of operating Cooling Towers.
• Domestic & Commercial plumbing knowledge.
• Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities.
• Time served plumber to NVQ Level 2/3.
• Basic IT skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.