Maintenance Plumber in Hexham, Northumberland

Branta is partnering with a leading facilities management provider to appoint a Maintenance Plumber for a prestigious, large static commercial site based in Hexham.

This role suits a skilled, time-served mechanical/plumbing operative looking to step away from excessive travel and multi-site mobile routes. Based permanently on one landmark estate, you will take ownership of all domestic water systems, commercial washrooms, plant distribution, and statutory water hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory Water Hygiene & Compliance: Lead scheduled L8 water safety monitoring, including temperature testing, calorifier flushing, outlet descaling, expansion vessel inspections, and maintenance of site logbooks.

• PPM & Reactive Maintenance: Carry out planned and emergency repairs across commercial pipework, drainage, sanitaryware, tmvs, taps, unvented cylinders, and booster sets.

• Plant Room Upkeep: Monitor and maintain distribution pumps, valves, and water heaters; carry out routine plant room checks and fault diagnoses.

• Refurbishment & Minor Works: Undertake minor pipework alterations, sanitary installations, and upgrades across the estate.

• Subcontractor Liaison: Work alongside specialist water treatment contractors and internal M&E teams, assisting with site inductions and permit-to-work compliance.

Candidate Profile

• Trade Background: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating / Mechanical Services (or time-served trade equivalent).

• Compliance Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ACoP L8 / HSG274 water hygiene regulations and UK Water Byelaws.

• Experience: Proven track record delivering mechanical maintenance or plumbing upkeep on commercial, healthcare, educational, or large industrial static facilities.

• Certifications (Advantageous): Legionella awareness / City & Guilds L8 certificate; Unvented Hot Water Systems (G3) ticket.

To Apply

For a confidential discussion about the site and benefits package, apply directly or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Consulting.