Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Plumber

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester Corridor

Salary:

32,000 - 38,000 per annum

Benefits:

Company van + fuel card, life insurance, 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Commercial Plumber

to join our facilities maintenance team, supporting a portfolio of

council-owned properties

across the Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester region. This role focuses on planned preventative maintenance (PPM), responsive repairs, and ensuring the safe and effective operation of

district heating networks, hot water systems, and HVAC infrastructure

.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out

planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

and routine inspections across commercial and public-sector buildings. Complete

reactive plumbing repairs

, fault finding, and system diagnostics on a range of commercial water and heating systems. Maintain, repair, and install

district heating systems

, hot water plant, pumps, valves, pipework, calorifiers, and associated equipment. Support the servicing and maintenance of

HVAC systems

, ensuring compliance with operational standards and safety regulations. Work collaboratively with the wider facilities and engineering team to meet service-level requirements. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with

health & safety legislation

and company procedures. Provide clear documentation, job reports, and compliance records following each task. Deliver excellent customer service to council representatives, tenants, and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent trade qualification). Proven experience working in

commercial plumbing

or building services environments. Strong understanding of

district heating

, hot water systems, and general mechanical plant. Experience with

PPM schedules

and mobile facilities maintenance work. Full UK driving licence (company van provided). Ability to work independently, manage workload, and communicate effectively. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

Experience working on

local authority or housing stock

. Basic HVAC knowledge or mechanical engineering background. Gas qualifications (e.g., Commercial ACS) - advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

32,000 - 38,000

per year (dependent on experience).

Company van and fuel card

for business use.

Life insurance

.

22 days holiday

plus bank holidays. Training and development opportunities. A stable, long-term role within a supportive facilities and engineering team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: On the road