Plumber – Planned Maintenance

SW-007-PlumbLeci-206

Plumber – Planned Maintenance (PPM)

£200 - £215 per day

Working for a Maintenance Contractor

Based at one location near Leicester

Long term temp role

**This role will be working in a team of two inside a category C prison**

**Please be aware that you will be required to undertake a security clearance check which will mean there is a lead time for you to start of around 4/5 weeks**

Position good to knows

We are working in partnership with a national maintenance contractor to recruit a skilled Plumber to deliver Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) within a secure facility near Leciester. This is a long-term contract opportunity based at a single site within a Category C Prison, where you’ll carry out plumbing maintenance across accommodation and service areas.

You will be responsible for ensuring that plumbing systems remain safe, functional, and compliant through regular inspections and servicing.

Important good to knows

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Due to the nature of the facility, you will need to pass a security and criminal record check

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The facility is a secure unit and therefore personal items (mobile phones) will not be allowed past security checks daily

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There will be a key holder in each team and as a team you will be responsible for the safe movement, use, storage and removal of a work tool chest and required materials to complete set works

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The facility could be challenging environment for some due to it’s secure nature and security checks, so you must be happy working in and around a secure facility which houses patients and inmates

Key elements of the role and your responsibilities

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Carry out planned plumbing maintenance and safety checks in accordance with PPM schedules

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Inspect, test, and maintain hot and cold water systems, including toilets, sinks, showers, and associated pipework

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Diagnose faults, replace components, and complete minor repairs to plumbing installations

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Support the maintenance of heating and domestic water services, including flushing systems and checking TMVs

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Ensure compliance with Legionella control measures and water hygiene standards

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Complete minor multi-trade tasks when necessary (e.g. sealing, making good)

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Work collaboratively with facilities management and on-site estates teams

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Accurately complete job sheets, time records, and compliance documentation

What you need to bring to the role as the successful applicant to the

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Qualified Plumber or Plumbing & Heating Engineer with experience in PPM and facilities maintenance

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Recognised qualifications: City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or Heating

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Experience maintaining plumbing systems in commercial or public buildings

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Knowledge of water regulations, Legionella prevention, and building services

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Strong customer service and communication skills

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CSCS card or equivalent Health & Safety awareness

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Experience in secure, healthcare or educational settings is advantageous

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Willingness to comply with security and site-specific procedures

Next step to apply for this Plumber role:

As a candidate ideally with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role, but following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail

ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy

ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with: ✅ Housing Association ✅ Local Authority ✅ Direct Labour Organisation ✅ Maintenance Contractors ✅ Estates Department ✅ FM Contractors. Providing ✅Maintenance Trades and Labourer

Reference ID: SW-007-PlumbLeci-206