Water Efficiency Engineers / Plumber

Travelodge; Thame; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £33,000

Annual bonus

Contributory pension

National travel – company van supplied

Hotel discounts for staff and family

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Job summary

Travelodge is looking for a Plumber (Water Efficiency) to travel across the UK, carrying out repairs and water-saving installations in our hotels, helping to reduce water consumption as part of our Better Future sustainability plan.

You will work independently, manage stock and reporting, hold NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and a UK driving licence, and stay away Monday to Friday with overnight stays.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing is required.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Willing to stay away Monday to Friday, overnight stays expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to water-wasting appliances, including toilets, valves and overflows.
• Install water-saving fittings and take water meter readings.
• Investigate internal and external leaks and conduct water efficiency audits.
• Record flow rates and water pressure; ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Travelodge policies.
• Manage workload, maintain stock levels and complete daily reporting.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

Job description

Job Description

Find where you belong!

Are you a qualified plumber who enjoys travelling, working independently and making a real difference? Do you have a passion for sustainability and want to help reduce water waste across one of the UK's largest hotel brands? If yes, our Plumber (Water Efficiency) position might be the right next move for you.

Your Purpose

As a Plumber within our Water & Electrical Efficiency Team, you will travel across the UK delivering plumbing repairs, water efficiency improvements and leak investigations throughout the Travelodge estate. Supporting our Better Future sustainability plan, you will help reduce water consumption by carrying out remedial works, installing water-saving solutions and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency across our hotels. This is a nationwide role, so you'll enjoy working independently while building strong relationships with our hotel teams to ensure every job is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your Strengths

You will be responsible for carrying out repairs to water-wasting appliances, including toilets, valves and overflows, installing water-saving fittings, taking water meter readings and investigating both internal and external leaks. You will also conduct water efficiency audits, recording flow rates and water pressure, while ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and Travelodge policies. Working independently, you will manage your own workload, maintain agreed stock levels, complete daily reporting and always provide excellent customer service to our hotel teams.

In addition you will hold a City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and a full UK driving licence. You will be flexible and willing to stay away from home Monday to Friday, with overnight stays forming part of the role. You will have a keen interest in sustainability, excellent attention to detail and a drive to continuously improve. Strong communication skills, confidence using IT systems and the ability to carry out physical work are essential. Experience within a hotel environment, commercial plumbing experience, a G3 Unvented qualification and previous experience managing stock and your own workload would be advantageous.

Your Perks

• Competitive Salary up to £33,000 and annual Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• National travel supporting hotels - you will get your own van!
• 50% personal discount for hotel bookings and great friends and family discounts too!
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service

Why Travelodge?

At Travelodge, we’re more than just a Hotel brand; we’re a community where you can truly be yourself and belong. Through our “Better Me” initiative, we prioritise your total wellbeing—emotional, physical, financial, and professional—while actively celebrating the diversity that makes our teams stronger. If you’re a results-driven individual who pays attention to the little things and genuinely cares about people, you’ll fit right in.