Reactive & Project Works Plumber / General Maintenance Engineer

National Mobile Role | £35,000–£38,000 Basic Salary | £50,000–£55,000 OTE

Door-to-door pay | Overtime at 1.5× after 42.5 hours | Company Van & Fuel Card

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting an experienced Plumber / General Maintenance Engineer to join an established team delivering reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), project works and general building repairs across commercial sites nationwide. This is a varied, hands-on mobile role suited to a practical and reliable engineer who can work independently, manage their workload and deliver high-quality workmanship in professional environments, including healthcare settings. You’ll carry out a combination of plumbing repairs, small installations, project-based works and general maintenance, working both independently and alongside other trades.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend reactive plumbing callouts, diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Complete small installations, plumbing alterations and project works.
• Work with press-fit pipework systems from 15–54 mm, including cutting, preparation and fitting.
• Carry out connections and alterations to existing systems, following appropriate isolation procedures.
• Undertake PPM tasks, identify defects and report any additional remedial works required.
• Complete general building maintenance and basic repairs outside your core plumbing trade.
• Work collaboratively with other trades to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
• Operate professionally in occupied commercial and healthcare environments, minimising disruption.
• Maintain accurate digital job reports, including photographs, materials used and follow-up requirements.
• Communicate effectively with the office, clients and site teams.

Skills & Experience Required

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in commercial plumbing maintenance, facilities management or a similar environment.
• Experience working in healthcare settings is highly desirable.
• Practical experience with 15–54 mm press-fit systems and alterations to existing pipework.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues and manage workload effectively.
• Willingness to undertake general building maintenance alongside plumbing duties.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide and stay away from home when required.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000–£38,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• £50,000–£55,000 realistic OTE potential, with overtime opportunities.
• Door-to-door pay.
• Overtime paid at 1.5× after 42.5 hours per week.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Company mobile phone.
• Additional power tools provided where required.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Travel & Working Away

This is a nationwide mobile position, with travel and overnight stays depending on project and client requirements. Working away may range from an occasional night to a full working week. Accommodation is arranged by the employer, typically in a hotel. A meal deal is provided where available; otherwise, food expenses are reimbursed up to £25 per night.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced plumber looking for a varied mobile role with strong earning potential, regular project work and opportunities to develop your general maintenance skills, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV and a brief overview of your plumbing, healthcare and general maintenance experience.