Full job descriptionLooking for a commercial plumbing role where you can get to know the buildings you maintain and see the difference your work makes? Join Camden’s in-house Facilities Management team, looking after schools, children’s centres, community buildings and council workplaces across the borough.
This is a varied, hands-on role for an experienced plumber or mechanical maintenance engineer who enjoys finding the cause of a problem, making reliable repairs and taking ownership of their work. You will work across planned maintenance and reactive jobs, with a Camden vehicle for work duties and no routine out-of-hours call-out commitment.
What the role offers
*?24.50 per hour for a 36-hour paid working week, with a genuine route to a permanent Camden post, subject to the relevant recruitment process and satisfactory performance.
*A varied local portfolio, rather than a single site or short-term installation project.
*The chance to develop your skills within an established in-house M&E team and help an apprentice grow through practical mentoring.
*On appointment as a permanent Camden employee, eligibility for the Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension, and Camden employee benefits, subject to the applicable scheme and employment terms.
*For permanent Camden employees, pay progression and recognition awards may be available in line with Camden’s policies and eligibility criteria. Neither an annual increase nor an award is guaranteed.
*Work that helps keep essential public buildings safe and operating for children, staff and residents.
What you will do
*Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding, repairs and minor installation work on commercial plumbing, heating, hot and cold-water and mechanical systems.
*Work on plant such as pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, calorifiers, booster sets and valves, within your competence.
*Identify root causes and recommend practical remedial work that prevents repeat faults.
*Support water hygiene tasks, including TMV servicing, within your training and competence.
*Record clear job updates, findings, materials and next steps on the mobile maintenance system.
*Work safely in occupied buildings and communicate well with premises staff and the wider M&E team.
*Support and mentor a plumbing apprentice by demonstrating safe working methods, explaining tasks and checking their work as appropriate. The amount of time spent together will vary with operational needs.
What you will bring
*A recognised Level 3 qualification in plumbing, mechanical engineering or building services, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
*Strong practical experience in commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance, including both planned and reactive work.
*Confidence diagnosing faults in heating, water and associated mechanical plant, and knowing when specialist help is needed.
*A full UK driving licence and the ability to work independently across Camden sites.
*Enhanced DBS required for role.
*Accurate mobile job reporting, sound safety judgement and a willingness to support an apprentice.
Experience with unvented hot water, water hygiene, BMS, basic electrical fault identification, HVAC/AHUs or public-sector estates would be useful, but you do not need every item on that list.
Interested? Please send a CV showing the commercial plumbing and mechanical systems you have maintained, your qualifications and your availability to start.