Plumber / BOAS

CBRE Local UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Local UK is seeking a skilled Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing, medical gas, and distribution systems across a facility. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting in line with safety and HSE policies.

You will install water systems from blueprints, perform inspections on backflow devices, mentor staff, and respond to emergencies, ensuring reliable operations and compliance with relevant codes in the UK.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years of plumbing experience.
• Journeyman plumbing certification and medical gas/backflow certifications preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience supervising or managing shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, test, and troubleshoot water and medical gas systems.
• Install new water systems, piping, and fixtures by blueprints and codes.
• Ensure waste and vent lines operate properly.
• Assist other staff on projects or equipment installations.
• Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
• Provide training for light plumbing maintenance and repair.
• Respond to emergency situations and follow HSE procedures.
• Report conditions that could cause accidents or injuries.

Skills

Plumbing expertise

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Office suite knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Trade school diploma

Journeyman plumbing certification

Medical Gas certification

Backflow certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role: As a CBRE Plumber, you will be responsible for general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of plumbing, mechanical and distribution systems throughout a facility.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You'll Do:

• Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot the water and medical gas supply and distribution system.
• Install new water systems, piping, and fixtures by blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Ensure waste and vent lines are in good operating condition using a plumber's snake, vacuum plunger, or jet washer.
• Assist other staff members or contractors on projects or equipment installations.
• Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
• Provide training to other staff members so they can perform light plumbing maintenance and repair.
• Perform general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed.
• Respond to emergency situations, summoning extra help as needed.
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, always including all HSE-related requirements.
• Complete all HSE programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
• Report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury to management.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Plumbing certification at the Journeyman level required. Medical Gas certification and Backflow certification preferred. Valid Driver's License required. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset