Plumber

Location: Southampton
Duration: Contract/Temp
Salary: £24 per hour

Job Specification: Mobile Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer

Job Title: Mobile Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical/Plumbing)

Contract Type: Temporary – ASAP start for 2 months

Coverage Area: 90 fire stations across Farnborough, Poole, Havant and Waterlooville

Ideal Base Location: Eastleigh or Southampton (to allow efficient travel across the patch)


Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer to support a reactive maintenance contract across 90 fire stations. The role covers circa 200 reactive jobs across the region and requires a multi-skilled engineer capable of diagnosing and completing a variety of mechanical and plumbing repairs to a high standard.

A Wates van may potentially be provided for the duration of the contract.


Key Responsibilities

  • Attend reactive maintenance calls across the designated fire station portfolio
  • Diagnose faults and carry out first-time fixes where possible
  • Complete mechanical and plumbing repairs including but not limited to leaks, blockages, pumps, valves and associated fittings
  • Manage own workload and travel schedule efficiently across a wide geographic area
  • Accurately complete job sheets, reports and compliance documentation
  • Work safely and in line with site-specific health and safety requirements
  • Liaise professionally with site staff and the wider maintenance team

Essential Requirements

  • NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 in a relevant trade (Mechanical/Plumbing)
  • Valid DBS check
  • Asbestos Awareness certification (UKATA or IATP)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Multi-skilled with proven mechanical and plumbing experience
  • Ability to work independently and manage a mobile reactive workload
  • Own tools appropriate to trade

Desirable

  • Previous experience working within public sector or fire service environments
  • Experience with high-volume reactive maintenance contracts

Additional Information

  • Immediate start available
  • Duration: 2 months (with possibility of extension)
  • Van
  • Ideal candidates will be based in or near Eastleigh or Southampton
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