Commercial Plumber

Location: Aberdeen University
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 (40 hours per week)
Holidays: 32 days per annum (inclusive of public holidays)
Salary: £14.58 – £16.59 per hour (dependent on experience)
On-Call: 1 in 4 rota | £100 per on-call week

Overview
We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading facilities management provider for a reliable and experienced Commercial Plumber to be based at Aberdeen University. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a prestigious educational estate.
The successful candidate will demonstrate solid experience in commercial plumbing, a proactive attitude, and a sound understanding of compliance, health and safety, and asset maintenance. In return, you will benefit from a competitive hourly rate, generous annual leave, and a long-term role with real stability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial plumbing systems including sanitary-ware, drainage, hot and cold-water services, and associated pipework.
• Carry out routine inspections and fault-finding, diagnosing issues and implementing appropriate solutions to minimise downtime.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with current water regulations, building standards, and internal compliance procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities including completed works, materials used, and time spent.
• Provide technical support and guidance where required and liaise with the wider facilities and engineering teams to support overall service delivery.
• Supervise subcontractors on site, ensuring quality of workmanship, adherence to health and safety procedures, and timely completion of work.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, ensuring effective communication with staff, students, and other site users.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a commercial plumbing or facilities maintenance role.
• Recognised plumbing qualifications such as City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating (C&G 6035, 6129 or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence (clean) – essential due to the nature of the role.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to plumbing works.
• Familiarity with planned maintenance systems and asset management practices.
• Basic IT literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word for record-keeping and job reporting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and contractors.
• Gas Safe registration (advantageous, but not essential).

Salary and Package Overview

• Hourly Rate: £14.58 – £16.59 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)
• Weekly Earnings: £583.20 – £663.60
• Annual Equivalent Salary: £30,326 – £34,507
• On-Call Allowance: Approximately £1,300 per annum (based on 1 in 4 rotation)
• Total Annual Earning Potential: £31,626 – £35,807

Why Apply?

• Secure, long-term role on a major public-sector contract
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Clear scope for future development and training
• Competitive hourly rate with regular working hours
• Generous holiday entitlement and on-call uplift
• Work on a high-profile, well-maintained estate with modern systems

Apply Now
If you are a reliable and skilled plumber seeking a stable, rewarding opportunity within a professional facilities environment, we would love to hear from you. Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.