Plumber in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

We are currently recruiting an experienced Mobile Maintenance Plumber for an ongoing contract role covering Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, and the wider North East region.

Working with an established facilities management and property maintenance contractor, you will carry out a varied mix of reactive fault finding, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and small installation/refurbishment projects across commercial estates, retail/office facilities, and domestic properties.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive repairs and diagnostic fault finding, including trace-and-access leak investigations, burst pipes, blockages, valve replacements, and tap/sanitaryware repairs.

• Undertake small works and minor installation packages, including washroom refurbishments, unvented/vented hot water cylinder replacements, radiator alterations, and pipework modifications.

• Complete basic water hygiene maintenance tasks, including TMV testing/servicing, temperature monitoring, and minor dead-leg removals.

• Manage daily work orders via a mobile tablet/PDA, updating job notes, taking photographic evidence, and ordering materials where required.

• Represent the company professionally on site, communicating clearly with commercial facilities leads, tenants, and domestic occupants.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Trade Qualified: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent time-served apprenticeship).

• Unvented Hot Water: G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification is advantageous.

• Experience: Proven background covering both domestic plumbing maintenance and commercial building services/facilities repairs.

• Compliance & Licence: Full UK Driving Licence and a valid CSCS / JIB Blue or Gold Card.

Pay & Working Hours

• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (standard daytime hours).

• Payment Model: Weekly pay options available via PAYE, Umbrella, or CIS.

• Overtime: Enhanced overtime rates for optional weekend or out-of-hours call-outs.

• Transport: Company van and fuel card provided for business travel (or approved business mileage arrangements).

Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Consulting if you are available for an immediate start.