Facilities - Plumber

Job Title: Plumber / Facilities Technician (Temporary)

Location: South Mimms Site (SMS)
Contract: Temporary - 3 Months
Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30-4.30 with some flexibility
Rate: 17 per hour

Overview

We are seeking a Plumber / Facilities Technician to support the maintenance and operation of the South Mimms Site (SMS). The site includes general and containment laboratories, production filling areas, cold rooms and office facilities.

The role is responsible for delivering all plumbing requirements and supporting mechanical services, ensuring facilities remain safe, compliant and fully operational in line with relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide plumbing and mechanical maintenance services across the site to ensure equipment and facilities remain fit for purpose for Science, Research & Innovation (S,R&I) teams.
• Legionella testing and flushing of systems
• Plan, coordinate and complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for plumbing and associated mechanical plant and equipment.
• Supervise and liaise with external contractors, ensuring compliance with site rules, health & safety standards and safe working protocols.
• Diagnose and respond to faults, breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance tasks, prioritising issues to minimise disruption to site operations.
• Investigate problems and propose practical solutions to rectify faults and maintain safe operation of the site.
• Provide out-of-hours cover on a rota basis for the Infrastructure and Laboratory Services teams.
• Under guidance, make informed decisions and implement actions to ensure equipment, stored materials and facilities remain safe.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, health & safety requirements and site procedures.
• Supporting the facilities team with all maintenance issues

If you are available immediately, having plumbing and facilities experience please apply ASAP

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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