Plumber - Mobile Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Safety. Comfort. Enjoyment. We see more than just a building  

Maintenance Plumber

Location: -Wakefield Council Depot, Altofts Road, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 2XA Mobile 

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday plus on-call requirement

Contract: Full-time, permanent 

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) provides hard and soft FM services, grounds maintenance and energy services for single and multi-site locations throughout the UK. We work across sectors including education, healthcare, emergency services and commercial, assuring our customers of high-quality, best value and a sustainable approach.

RFM has grown significantly since its inception in 1999, with a turnover of £181m for FY2025 and employs more than 1500 people. We are now on a growth trajectory, with ambitious plans to grow the business to £300m turnover by 2030. Our plans for growth require RFM to ‘make the market’, and to be at the forefront of high value opportunities in the FM marketplace

Your new role

About the role 

As an Maintenance Plumber with Robertson Facilities Management, you will work daily as part of a small site-based FM team and alongside client representatives, with responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive, high quality property maintenance service across out client's local properties.

Your key responsibilities include: 

• To ensure that the Facilities are maintained to the levels specified in the Performance Standards of the contract.
• To undertake planned, responsive, and cyclical maintenance work 
• To undertake maintenance duties in such a manner as to support the objectives of the client and with respect for the dignity and privacy of the client teams.
• To ensure the safe operation of all plant, equipment, and tools
• To operate at all times with safe working practices with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH, Control of Infection, Waste Disposal etc in accordance with legislative requirements and policies and procedures of RFM.
• To maintain asset histories, maintenance records and helpdesk reports, informing the RFM Maintenance Engineering Manager and/or sub-contractors of any follow up action that may be required.

• The successful applicant may be required to submit to relevant DBS background screening before starting in the job. 

About you 

We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Plumber with experience in a buildings or facilities maintenance environment. You'll have extensive experience in planned and reactive maintenance tasks working within SLA’s such as Time-to-fix, first-time-fix, etc. You'll have an NVQ Level 2 or higher in plumbing, IPAF / PASMA Certification, Water Management experience of L8, and ACS Commercial & Catering gas qualification. Refrigeration experience is an advantage. Valid UK Driving Licence required. 

Who we’re looking for:

People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team you’ll need to be friendly, professional and care about the job you do; listen to customers and work with your colleagues to support them as a team; follow procedures that keep you and those around you safe, and report any issues; share our pride in making a real difference.

What's in it for me

Working the Robertson Way 

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means… 

We listen  

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.  

We are professional  

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.  

We take responsibility  

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.  

We are determined to succeed  

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.  

We are one team  

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. 

What’s in it for you?

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including 33 days annual leave, a great pension and valuable life assurance. What’s more, you’ll also be able to make the most of a range of brilliant extras. These include our Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts at restaurants and cinemas with a Taste Card, annual flu vaccine, and Health & Wellbeing and Life Management Support for you and your family. 

Robertson is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company: Facilities Management 

Robertson Facilities Management provides hard and soft FM services, grounds maintenance and energy services for single and multi-site locations throughout the UK. We work across sectors including commercial, residential, education and healthcare, assuring our customers of high-quality, best value and a sustainable approach.