Plumbing & Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company is seeking a qualified Plumbing & Maintenance Technician to handle preventive maintenance and repairs within facilities. This full-time role in Leicester involves various plumbing tasks and supporting duties, including compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience, necessary certifications, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years job-related experience in plumbing.
• Physical ability to lift/carry heavy loads (50 lbs+).
• Experience in supervisory roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, and troubleshoot plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Complete plumbing safety inspections and maintain operational duties.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide training to staff.

Skills

Repair

Installation

Troubleshooting

General Maintenance

Compliance with HSE

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Plumbing Certification at Journeyman Level

Medical Gas Certification

Backflow Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionPlumbing & Maintenance Technician

Job ID 220589

Posted 07-Jul-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Leicester - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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 . Valid Driver’s License required. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience .
• 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.