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Senior Plumber

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 51,325 - 51,325 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

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

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