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We’re Hiring: Commercial Plumber 🚨
📍 Newcastle (Static University Site)
💷 £34,500 + Overtime Opportunities
We’re looking for a qualified Commercial Plumber to join a well-established facilities team on a large university site in Newcastle. This is a great opportunity for a plumber who enjoys working in a maintenance environment, with long-term stability, a supportive team, and opportunities to develop additional mechanical skills.
🔧 What you’ll be doing:
✔️ Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive plumbing works across site
✔️ Maintaining domestic hot and cold water systems in line with L8 water hygiene standards
✔️ Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults to minimise downtime
✔️ Servicing sanitary systems, pipework, valves, and associated plant
✔️ Supporting basic mechanical maintenance on heating and plant systems where required
✔️ Assisting with plantroom checks including pumps and water systems
✔️ Completing job sheets and updates via “Frontline” or similar systems
✔️ Following method statements and risk assessments for all works
✔️ Ensuring full compliance with health & safety procedures
✔️ Delivering excellent customer service and building strong client relationships
👷 What we’re looking for:
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in commercial or facilities maintenance environments
• Strong background in domestic and commercial plumbing systems
• Experience working with water systems, pipework, valves, and sanitary equipment
• Knowledge of L8 compliance and water hygiene regulations
• Basic understanding of plantroom environments (desirable)
• Good understanding of health & safety practices
• Basic IT skills for logging and reporting work
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently or within a team
💼 What’s on offer:
💷 £34,500 basic salary
⏱️ Overtime opportunities to increase earnings
📞 Optional on-call rota (flexible to suit you)
🏫 Static role on a well-maintained university site
👥 Supportive team and positive working environment
🎓 Access to student discounts via UniDays
📈 Ongoing training, upskilling, and career development opportunities
🕒 Working Hours:
Monday to Friday
• 3 weeks: 07:30 – 15:30
• 1 week: 09:30 – 18:00
• Optional on-call + weekend overtime available
🚀 Ideal for a qualified plumber looking for a stable, long-term maintenance role with the opportunity to broaden their skills within a facilities environmentDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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