Commercial Maintenance Plumber

Job description

Commercial Maintenance Plumber
Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 + Diesel Van
Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30am – 4:30pm (40 hours) + overtime
Location: RAF Benson (Wallingford, OX10 6AA)  – covering the base and surrounding sites.

Our client, a leading provider of integrated facilities management and infrastructure solutions is hiring for a skilled and proactive Commercial Maintenance Plumber to deliver planned and reactive maintenance, as well as support minor installation and refurbishment works across RAF Benson.

This is a varied role, ideal for someone with strong plumbing experience who is also comfortable carrying out general maintenance and multi-skilled works within a large operational environment. You will work across a diverse range of facilities including accommodation blocks, kitchens, bathrooms, workshops, office spaces, and storage buildings, ensuring all systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive plumbing works across site.
• Diagnose and repair faults on commercial hot and cold-water systems, sanitaryware, pipework, and associated plant.
• Support minor refurbishment and retrofit projects including bathrooms, kitchens, and welfare areas.
• Undertake general building maintenance and multi-skilled tasks including basic fabric, mechanical, and repair works.
• Source and purchase materials as required for maintenance and project works.
• Ensure all job sheets, compliance records, and CAFM updates are completed accurately and on time.
• Work independently and as part of a wider multi-skilled FM team to deliver high-quality service across the base.

About You

• Proven experience in commercial plumbing, maintenance, or FM environments.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating or equivalent trade qualification.
• BPSS & SC Clearance – must have lived & worked in the UK for the last 5 years
• Multi-skilled background with the ability to support basic fabric or mechanical maintenance works.
• Able to manage reactive workloads and prioritise maintenance activities effectively.
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance procedures.
• Full UK Driver’s Licence (maximum 6 points, no drink-driving offences).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional team, offering long-term stability, autonomy, and a varied workload across a large operational airbase. If you are a hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance plumber looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

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