Plumber (Manchester)

Location: Greater Manchester (home-based with regional travel)

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Your new company
A well-established organisation with a growing UK and Ireland estate is expanding its Facilities team to support new and existing sites. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Plumber to cover locations predominantly across the North of England and Scotland.
Your new role
As a Plumber, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of plumbing systems across multiple commercial sites. This is a mobile role, home-based in Greater Manchester, with regular regional travel and occasional travel further afield.
Key responsibilities include:
Installing, maintaining, and repairing hot and cold-water systems, heating systems, and drainage
Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
Installing sanitary ware, pipework, valves, traps, and plumbing appliances
Completing planned and reactive maintenance tasks
Ensuring all works comply with health & safety legislation and building regulations
Conducting inspections, pressure testing, and commissioning of systems
Completing job reports, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately
Liaising professionally with colleagues, contractors, and site contacts
Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and tidy condition
Participating in an on-call or emergency call-out rota when required
Travelling regularly to sites across the UK and Ireland
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you will have:
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Plumbing & Heating
Proven experience in domestic, commercial, or industrial plumbing environments
Good knowledge of plumbing systems, UK water regulations, and health & safety standards
Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical information
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good communication and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A valid CSCS card
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility to travel regularly
Desirable:
Gas Safe registration (ACS)
Facilities management or public-sector experience
Knowledge of heating systems (boilers, heat pumps, underfloor heating)
Legionella or water hygiene training
CAFM system experience
Additional trade skills (e.g. basic electrical, tiling, or joinery)
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary of £46,000 per annum
Permanent role with long-term stability
Varied workload across a broad site portfolio
Opportunity to work as part of an expanding facilities team
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please apply today or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. xwzovoh
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