Maintenance Plumber

Maintenance Plumber

Darlington + 3 Local Sites (within 10-mile radius)

Full-time, Permanent £38,000 - £42,000 + Callout

We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Plumber to join our client's team on a large, high-profile pharmaceutical site in the Darlington area. You'll be part of a stable, long-term contract supporting planned and reactive plumbing maintenance across up to three local sites (all within a 10-mile radius).

A daily pool vehicle is provided for travel between sites.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

• Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs, 1 hour unpaid lunch)

• Callout: 1 in 4 rota
• £150 standby payment

• Minimum 4 hours per call, paid at x1.5 or x2

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Free onsite parking

  Role Overview

  You will carry out a range of plumbing maintenance and minor installation tasks within a controlled pharmaceutical environment. This includes first response to urgent calls, fault finding, and ensuring all plumbing services remain fully operational, safe, and compliant with regulations.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Reactive and planned plumbing maintenance (PPM & repairs)

  • Minor installation and project works as required

  • Routine testing, inspections, and statutory compliance checks

  • Diagnose and fix faults on domestic and commercial plumbing systems

  • Ensure all work complies with current health & safety guidelines

  • Maintain accurate work records and materials usage

  • Work collaboratively with the onsite FM and engineering teams

  • Occasionally attend a nearby sister site (pool vehicle provided)

  Experience & Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Plumber in commercial or industrial facilities

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent)

  • Knowledge of hot and cold-water systems, drainage, sanitary ware, and pipework

  • Strong fault-finding ability with excellent attention to detail

  • Full UK driving licence required

  • Enhanced DBS check will be required prior to start

  If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your updated CV to (url removed).