Maintenance Plumber

Job Role: Maintenance Plumber Location: Worksop Contract Length: 6 -12 Months Rate of Pay: Up to £28 per Hour About the Role We are seeking an experienced Plumber to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of a…

Pay rate £20 – £28/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 1 September 2026

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About this contract

Job Role: Maintenance Plumber

Location: Worksop

Contract Length: 6 -12 Months

Rate of Pay: Up to £28 per Hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Plumber to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of plumbing, mechanical building services, and engineering systems within a large, complex operational environment.

The role involves ensuring critical plant and equipment remain safe, compliant, and fully operational while contributing to the delivery of high-quality maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding, and minor installation works.

* Diagnose and repair faults on plumbing and mechanical systems

* Support water hygiene programmes, including monitoring and compliance activities.

* Carry out inspections, testing, and statutory maintenance checks.

* Assist with maintenance of specialist systems following appropriate training.

* Liaise with contractors and provide technical advice relating to site services and infrastructure.

* Complete maintenance records using electronic maintenance management systems.

* Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with health, safety, and compliance requirements.

* Participate in an on-call rota and respond to emergency maintenance issues when required.

* Support apprentices, trainees, and junior colleagues through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Maintain and service:

* Hot and cold water systems

* Heating systems

* Ventilation and air conditioning systems

* Compressed air systems

* Gas systems

* Steam systems and associated plant

* Specialist plant and process equipment

Skills & Experience

* Qualified Plumber with relevant industry experience.

* NVQ Level 2 and 3 within Plumbing

* Strong background in plumbing maintenance within commercial, industrial, facilities management, healthcare, education, or public-sector environments.

* Experience working on hot and cold water systems, heating systems, drainage, pumps, valves, and associated building services.

* Ability to diagnose faults, read technical drawings, and resolve maintenance issues effectively.

* Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.

* Good understanding of water hygiene, compliance requirements, and health and safety legislation.

* Competent IT skills, including the use of handheld devices and maintenance management systems.

Additional Information

* The role may involve working across multiple sites.

* Participation in emergency call-out and on-call rotas is required.

* Ongoing training and development opportunities are available to support career progression and specialist skills development

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