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
• Mon–Thurs: 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 motivated Senior Plumber to lead and support an in-house mechanical services team. This is a hands-on role, supervising a small team of 3 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 coordinate reactive 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 the Gas Safe Responsible Person and Deputy Responsible Person for Water Management
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including gas safety and water hygiene
• Oversee and manage external contractors on-site
• Contribute to mechanical 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 the out-of-hours rota
• Promote a strong culture of health & 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 a leadership role that remains technically hands-on, working across a diverse and technically challenging estate. You’ll 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.