Multi-Skilled Engineer- Plumbing Bias in Reading, Berkshire

Your new companyYou will be joining an established facilities management business providing planned and reactive maintenance services across a varied portfolio of commercial properties. Due to continued requirements across the portfolio, they are looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer - Plumbing Bias to join their team.
Your new roleAs a Multi-Skilled Engineer - Plumbing Bias, you will deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and minor works across a range of client sites.This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on plumbing, drainage and water systems, alongside general building fabric and facilities maintenance.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing leaks, pipework and plumbing faults
• Clearing blocked sinks and drainage issues
• Repairing sanitary systems, including urinals and associated fittings
• Maintaining water heaters, thermostatic radiator valves, pressure-relief valves and anti-scald devices
• Carrying out minor plumbing installations and improvement works
• Completing general fabric maintenance, including door locks, handles, closers, cupboards, flooring and ceiling tiles
• Carrying out PPM tasks in line with SFG20 and relevant maintenance schedules
• Completing water hygiene and Legionella-related tasks within your level of competency
• Managing jobs through a CAFM/helpdesk system and maintaining accurate records
• Independently assessing faults and determining the most appropriate solution
• Taking ownership of jobs through to completion, aiming for a first-time fix wherever possible
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard of finish
• Communicating professionally with clients and building occupants
• Managing van stock, tools and equipment

The portfolio includes a variety of professional and commercial environments, so quality of workmanship and attention to detail are particularly important.The majority of work will be across London and Reading, with occasional cover required in Bristol and Derby. There may also be occasional pre-arranged evening or weekend work.
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A recognised plumbing qualification, such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• Strong practical experience in plumbing, drainage and water systems maintenance
• Hands-on experience diagnosing leaks, blockages, pipework and sanitary-system faults
• Experience in facilities management, commercial building maintenance or a similar environment
• Strong fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills
• A willingness to undertake general fabric and multi-skilled maintenance tasks alongside plumbing duties
• A good understanding of health & safety, safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance issues
• A high standard of workmanship and pride in leaving jobs neat, professional and properly finished
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients
• A flexible, proactive and can-do approach
• A full UK driving licence

Commercial plumbing experience, water hygiene/Legionella training, CAFM experience and additional fabric or general maintenance skills would be advantageous.Gas qualifications are not essential for this position.
What you'll get in return
You will join a varied and client-focused maintenance operation where no two days are the same. You'll work across a diverse property portfolio, completing a mixture of planned maintenance, reactive repairs and minor works, with the autonomy to assess problems and take ownership of solutions.
In addition, you'll receive:

• 25 days' annual leave
• Your birthday off. If your birthday falls on a weekend, you can take either the Friday or Monday instead
• An additional day of annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days
• Private Medical Insurance after 12 months' service
• 2 volunteering days per year, following successful completion of probation
• Pension contributions via the NEST scheme
• Flexibility to work from home one day per week, role dependent

The role would particularly suit an experienced plumbing professional who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and varied facilities' maintenance, rather than being restricted to purely plumbing work.
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