Are Plumbing Engineer / Maintenance Plumber Location: City of London (Static Site - near Fenchurch Street Station) Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 On-Call Rota: 1 in 4 (£100 stand-by retainer + paid overtime per call-out)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Plumber to join a dedicated facilities management team at a premier commercial static site located just minutes from Fenchurch Street Station.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across commercial plumbing and water systems. As this is a dedicated static site, there is no travel required during normal shift hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine PPMs, inspections, and reactive repairs on all site plumbing infrastructure (sanitaryware, pipework, pumps, valves, drainage, and water services).
- Monitor, maintain, and test hot and cold water services, including L8 / Legionella compliance tasks (temperature monitoring, flushing, and sampling).
- Diagnose and repair system faults, pipe leaks, blockages, and fixture failures promptly.
- Assist the wider mechanical and electrical (M&E) team with general building services tasks as required.
- Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota (1 in 4 weeks) to respond to urgent site emergencies.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent recognised trade qualification).
- Experience: Proven track record in commercial plumbing maintenance, facilities management, or building services engineering.
- Compliance: Up-to-date knowledge of Water Regulations and L8 Legionella awareness.
- Commute: Convenient commute to the City of London / Fenchurch Street area.
- Strong communication, fault-finding, and customer-facing skills.
Package & Benefits
- Base Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience).
- Location: Static commercial site (No travel allowance / no van needed for normal shifts).
- Working Hours: 08:00 to 17:00, Monday - Friday (40-hour week).
- Call-Out Rota: 1 in 4 week rotation.
- Retainer Allowance: £100 per week on standby + enhanced overtime rates when called out.
- Standard holiday allowance, company pension scheme, and training opportunities.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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