Plumber

CBRE; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Newcastle is seeking a skilled Plumber to perform maintenance on HVAC systems and other plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications and experience in maintaining pumps and cooling towers. This full-time role requires flexibility with overtime and an on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining various mechanical systems.
• Proficient in plumbing tasks and repairs.
• Ability to conduct inspections and diagnose equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on plant systems.
• Diagnose and fix equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Maintaining Pumps

Operating Cooling Towers

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Overview

Job ID 239776

Posted 22-Sep-2025

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s) Newcastle upon Tyne - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

We are recruiting a Plumber to join our team in Newcastle!

Role Summary

• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all Heating & Air-conditioning plant
• Ensure that Evaporation Cooling Systems and Domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to other site plant 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.

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. Their responsibilities include performing inspections, diagnosing and fixing equipment issues, conducting repairs across different systems, and ensuring smooth operations on site.

Hours

• Monday – Friday.
• 7am - 4pm OR 9am - 6pm
• Overtime & weekend flexibility required.
• On-Call schedule available.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Equal Opportunities

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.