Plumber & Mechanical Engineer - Facilities Maintenance Pro

Dowds Group; Beith; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dowds Group is seeking a Plumber / Mechanical Engineer to join the team in central belt Scotland. You will perform plumbing and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, and small works across multiple client sites, while upholding safety, quality, and high levels of service.

Responsibilities include conducting PPMs, diagnosing faults, handling reactive maintenance, and recording activities in digital systems. UK driving licence and relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Recognised plumbing qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in facilities management, building services or maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience performing both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Good understanding of commercial heating and plumbing systems.
• IPAF/PASMA or equivalent certification considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on heating and water services and associated plant.
• Undertake reactive maintenance and emergency callouts as required.
• Service and maintain pumps, valves, pipework, cylinders, and related equipment.
• Complete minor installation and refurbishment work.
• Accurately record work using digital job management systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Plumbing knowledge

Independent work

Customer service

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

Dowds Group is seeking a Plumber / Mechanical Engineer to join the team in central belt Scotland. You will perform plumbing and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, and small works across multiple client sites, while upholding safety, quality, and high levels of service.

Responsibilities include conducting PPMs, diagnosing faults, handling reactive maintenance, and recording activities in digital systems. UK driving licence and relevant certifications preferred.