Maintenance Plumber
Darlington + 3 Local Sites (within 10-mile radius)
Full-time, Permanent | £38,000 - £42,000 + Callout
We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Plumber to join our client's team on a large, high-profile pharmaceutical site in the Darlington area. You'll be part of a stable, long-term contract supporting planned and reactive plumbing maintenance across up to three local sites (all within a 10-mile radius).
A daily pool vehicle is provided for travel between sites.
Package & Benefits
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs, 1 hour unpaid lunch)
Callout: 1 in 4 rota
£150 standby payment
Minimum 4 hours per call, paid at x1.5 or x2
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Role Overview
You will carry out a range of plumbing maintenance and minor installation tasks within a controlled pharmaceutical environment. This includes first response to urgent calls, fault finding, and ensuring all plumbing services remain fully operational, safe, and compliant with regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Reactive and planned plumbing maintenance (PPM & repairs)
Minor installation and project works as required
Routine testing, inspections, and statutory compliance checks
Diagnose and fix faults on domestic and commercial plumbing systems
Ensure all work complies with current health & safety guidelines
Maintain accurate work records and materials usage
Work collaboratively with the onsite FM and engineering teams
Occasionally attend a nearby sister site (pool vehicle provided)
Experience & Qualifications
Proven experience as a Maintenance Plumber in commercial or industrial facilities
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent)
Knowledge of hot and cold-water systems, drainage, sanitary ware, and pipework
Strong fault-finding ability with excellent attention to detail
Full UK driving licence required
Enhanced DBS check will be required prior to start
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your updated CV to (url removed)