Plumber

Plumber

Job ID 272169

Posted 17-Apr-2026

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

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

Company Profile

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a leading global provider of integrated facilities management and corporate real estate services. CBRE leverages the industry’s most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide, operating across 48 countries with over 70,000 employees globally.

Job Title

Plumber

Role Purpose

CBRE GWS is recruiting a Plumber to join the Hard Services team based at the Broughton / Chester site. The role is responsible for carrying out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance, installation, testing, and fault-finding activities across site water services and associated mechanical systems, ensuring full statutory compliance and continuity of critical services. This is a night shift role.

Key Responsibilities

· Carry out general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and fault diagnosis on plumbing and mechanical systems across the facility.

· Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot water supply and distribution systems, including pipework, valves, fixtures, and outlets.

· Install new water pipework and fixtures in accordance with drawings, specifications, and applicable statutory and industry standards.

· Maintain waste and vent systems using appropriate methods such as rodding, jetting, and mechanical clearing tools.

· Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks in line with site maintenance schedules and service level agreements.

· Complete plumbing safety inspections, including backflow prevention devices where appropriately certified.

· Provide technical plumbing support to other engineering team members and assist contractors during installations or specialist works.

· Act as a technical resource, offering guidance and basic training to colleagues carrying out light plumbing tasks safely.

· Respond promptly and effectively to plumbing-related emergency situations, escalating where required to maintain site safety and operation.

· Accurately complete job reports, compliance documentation, and maintenance records using CBRE systems.

· Undertake other general building services duties within competence as directed by site management.

Health, Safety & Compliance

· Work in full compliance with CBRE and client health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.

· Ensure all plumbing works meet statutory requirements and approved codes of practice.

· Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.

Skills & Experience Required

· Time-served or NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing.

· Proven experience working in a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environment.

· Sound working knowledge of water distribution, waste systems, valves, and associated plant.

· Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications.

· Experience working within a facilities management or hard services environment is desirable.

· Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a broader engineering team.

· Flexible approach to work, including participation in shift patterns or out-of-hours work if required.

· Clear communication skills with a professional attitude when dealing with clients and stakeholders.

· High standards of workmanship, record keeping, and compliance awareness.