Commercial Plumber

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Plumber to join a well-established, family-owned Mechanical & Electrical Engineering contractor based in Bedford.
Location: Bedfordshire / Home Counties
Salary: £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company
Our client is an established mechanical and electrical engineering business with over 30 years of experience delivering installation, maintenance and responsive building services. The company works across a diverse range of commercial environments, including education, healthcare, local authorities, retail, leisure and private-sector clients.
With dedicated mechanical, electrical and service divisions, the business provides a comprehensive building-services offering, from planned maintenance and servicing through to installation projects and emergency response. They have built a strong reputation for delivering a professional, reliable and personal service to their customers.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experienced Commercial Plumber to join their team.
The Role
This is a varied, hands-on role covering commercial plumbing installation, planned maintenance, servicing and reactive repairs across client sites in Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will work across a range of commercial properties, carrying out maintenance and installation works while representing the company professionally and maintaining its high standards of customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive plumbing works
Service, maintain and repair commercial plumbing systems
Diagnose and rectify plumbing faults efficiently
Work on hot and cold water systems
Install and replace sanitaryware, pipework, valves, pumps and associated equipment
Carry out repairs to water and drainage systems
Undertake plumbing installation and refurbishment projects
Maintain and work on plant room pipework and associated mechanical services
Attend emergency call-outs when required
Complete job sheets, service reports and maintenance documentation
Liaise directly with customers, site contacts and other contractors
Ensure all works are completed safely, professionally and in accordance with relevant regulations
Work independently while managing your own workload and prioritising jobs effectively
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have proven experience working within commercial plumbing or building services, with the ability to undertake both planned and reactive works.
You should have:
Proven experience as a Commercial Plumber
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating, or equivalent
Previous commercial building-services experience
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
Good knowledge of commercial plumbing and mechanical systems
A professional approach to customers and clients
Good communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience within commercial heating, plant rooms, healthcare, education or other public-sector environments would be advantageous.
Due to the nature of some client contracts, successful applicants may be required to undergo DBS/security screening and relevant background checks. The company has experience working within environments where enhanced DBS checks are required.
Package
£45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
Company vehicle
Fuel card
Company phone
iPad/tablet
Company uniform and PPE
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension
Ongoing training and development
Long-term permanent position
Varied commercial work across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas

Please let me know as soon as possible if you are interested. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable, I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this email to them.
Kind Regards,