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Foot Mobile Engineer - Plumber
Company
Wates Group
Location
London
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Job Description
Foot Mobile Engineer (Plumber)
📍 Location: London (Landmark Contract)
About the Role
WPS are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Foot Mobile Engineer (Plumber) to join our team supporting our prestigious Landmark contract in London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of high-profile buildings, delivering high-quality maintenance services while travelling between sites on foot.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive plumbing works
• Diagnose and repair faults across a range of commercial plumbing systems
• Work across multiple sites within the Landmark portfolio (foot mobile)
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain accurate records of work completed via PDA systems
• Build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Identify and report any additional works or system improvements
What We're Looking For
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Plumbing (essential)
• Proven experience in a commercial maintenance environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Basic knowledge of building services systems (desirable)
• Health & Safety awareness (IOSH/CSCS desirable but not essential)
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
📍 Location: London (Landmark Contract)
About the Role
WPS are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Foot Mobile Engineer (Plumber) to join our team supporting our prestigious Landmark contract in London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of high-profile buildings, delivering high-quality maintenance services while travelling between sites on foot.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive plumbing works
• Diagnose and repair faults across a range of commercial plumbing systems
• Work across multiple sites within the Landmark portfolio (foot mobile)
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain accurate records of work completed via PDA systems
• Build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Identify and report any additional works or system improvements
What We're Looking For
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Plumbing (essential)
• Proven experience in a commercial maintenance environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Basic knowledge of building services systems (desirable)
• Health & Safety awareness (IOSH/CSCS desirable but not essential)
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
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