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Senior plumber

Cambridge
The HireWorks Ltd
Plumber
Posted: 20 April
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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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