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Multi Skilled Plumber
Job description
About The Role
GRAHAM is a long‑standing trusted partner to Central and Local Government authorities, including Blue Light sectors across the North West and the wider UK. We are committed to delivering a first‑class service and are now recruiting for a Multi‑Skilled Plumber to support our Facilities Management contracts across Merseyside, including Merseyside Police and the University of Manchester
Role Overview
Reporting to the Contracts Delivery Manager, you will join an established team of multi-skilled operatives delivering both reactive and planned maintenance, as well as minor works projects. This is a mobile role, working across various Merseyside and Manchester locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality reactive maintenance and planned works to building fabric across multiple client sites.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a high‑performing multi-skilled team.
- Ensure all works meet client expectations, safety standards, and contractual requirements.
- Participate in an out-of-hours on‑call rota, with standby payments and overtime at enhanced rates.
Location: Merseyside and Manchester
Hours: 40hrs, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Full Time/ Perm
Benefits: Up to 33 days paid annual leave, Company Van and Fuel Card, Excellent Company Pension, Free Life Assurance-6 times annual salary, Training and Development, Discounted Private Health Care Scheme, Discounted Gym Membership and BUPA Health Assessments
The Multi Skilled Plumber Shall
- Undertake a wide range of fabric tasks across reactive maintenance and small commercial projects.
- Diagnose faults, identify required materials, and complete repairs efficiently to a high standard.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks in line with contract requirements.
- Review minor project requests with client FM teams and provide trade expertise to help scope and plan works.
- Deliver small works projects from assessment through to completion, ensuring compliance and quality.
- Work closely with existing team members, supporting multi-skilled colleagues as required.
- Collaborate effectively with the Control Hub to ensure prompt and efficient response to all work requests.
- Work both independently and as part of a team depending on task requirements.
- Always maintain the highest standards of health and safety.
- Complete point‑of‑work risk assessments for every task to ensure safe working practices.
- Adhere to all GRAHAM and client policies, procedures and site rules.
- Liaise daily with clients, customers, and site representatives, always maintaining a professional approach.
- Update Site/Project Management and the Helpdesk on progress, issues, and completion of works.
- Provide clear, accurate PDA write‑ups and ensure both GFM and client CAFM systems are kept up to date.
- Record accurate time logs for all tasks completed.
- Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota, responding to emergency tasks and ensuring continuity of service.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
About You
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience preferably within the maintenance or construction industry in a similar role
- Demonstrate a sound general knowledge of multiple building and mechanical services
- Relevant plumbing qualifications
- Full Driver's Licence
- Ability to obtain a DBS certificate.
- Ability to obtain Police Vetting approval.
Desirable Criteria
- Licensed MEWP operator
- Manual Handling training
- Confined space training
Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. Access NI Privacy Notice can be viewed at : AccessNI Privacy Notice | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)
About Us
GRAHAM FM is a subsidiary of the GRAHAM Group. At GRAHAM FM, we're not just one of the UK's leading Total FM providers - we're also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients' easier.
Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £948m per annum, we're committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. We deliver fully integrated facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. The core disciplines we offer are:
- Building Fabric and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Maintenance Services
- Projects and Minor Works
- Compliance Services
- Fire and Security Services
- Energy Services
- Traffic Management.
Our Commitment
We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure


