Job Title: Senior Plumber
Department: Works (Mechanical Services)
Reports to: Building and Services Manager
Location: City Centre (no on-site parking)
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £51,325 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week
MonThurs: 8:00am 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 25 days + 8 public holidays
Pension: Generous matched scheme (e.g. 5% employee contribution = 10% employer contribution)
Additional Benefits:
Free lunch while on duty
Private healthcare & dental scheme (post-probation)
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gym membership (subsidised)
Staff Sports & Social Club
About the Role
We are representing a client seeking an experienced and highly motivatedSenior Plumberto lead and support an in-house mechanical services team. This is ahands-on role, supervising a small team of3 plumbers, while actively delivering plumbing, gas, and mechanical works across a large and complex estate.
You will take ownership of day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery, compliance, and safety, while contributing technical expertise to both maintenance and project work.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and support a team of plumbers, ensuring high-quality workmanship and productivity
Plan and coordinatereactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)activities
Work hands-on across a wide range of systems including:
Hot and cold-water systems
Heating and gas systems
Plant and infrastructure
Drainage, ventilation, and cooling systems
Act as theGas Safe Responsible PersonandDeputy Responsible Person for Water Management
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including gas safety and water hygiene
Oversee and manage external contractors on-site
Contribute tomechanical design reviews, project delivery, and system improvements
Support sustainability initiatives to reduce energy use and carbon footprint
Maintain accurate records and support compliance reporting
Participate in and help coordinate theout-of-hours rota
Promote a strong culture ofhealth & safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
About You
Qualifications
Gas Safe Registered (CCNI, CENI, CKRI, HTRI, METI)
City & Guilds Level 2+ in Heating & Ventilation (Level 3 desirable)
Relevant mechanical/plumbing qualification or advanced apprenticeship
Experience
Proven experience supervising a small team of plumbers or mechanical engineers
Strong background in maintenance of building services within a commercial or public environment
Experience with:
BMS (Building Management Systems)
Heating, plumbing, drainage, and ventilation systems
Gas appliances and pressurised systems
Experience in water management compliance (Responsible Person role desirable)
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with contractors
Experience in heritage or complex estates (advantageous)
Skills
Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
Good IT skills (MS Office)
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Additional Information
This role requires flexibility and participation in an on-call rota
The role is based in the city centre with no on-site parking available (cycle facilities and public transport options nearby)
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to take on aleadership role that remains technically hands-on, working across a diverse and technically challenging estate. Youll play a key role in maintaining critical infrastructure, driving improvements, and shaping a safe and high-performing working environment.
Apply now to take the next step in your career.
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