Plumber

Job Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Plumber

Location: Woking, UK

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-time permanent

Start Date: ASAP upon successful completion of clearance documentation

BJF Group is a leading multi-discipline Main Contractor based across the UK, specialising in delivering high quality construction projects across various sectors. We pride ourselves on our reputation for excellence and attention to detail.

Within our Facilities Management division, the Southeast Core team plays a crucial role in the day‑to‑day delivery of reactive and preventative works across a diverse range of properties and systems within our client’s sites. As a Mechanical Plumber within the team, you will be expected to provide comprehensive repairs and maintenance to a range of both commercial and domestic plumbing and heating applications.

If you have ambitions of playing a key part in driving our business forwards, then we want you to join us at an exciting time of development and growth to realise your full potential.

We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Commercial Plumber / Mechanical Engineer to manage, install, maintain and repair complex plumbing, heating, ventilation, and drainage systems within commercial, industrial, and public sector buildings across the UK. This role requires a blend of hands‑on plumbing expertise and technical mechanical engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with stringent UK standards and regulations.

• Install, maintain and repair commercial hot and cold water systems, drainage systems, pipework, and mechanical plant (including pumps, calorifiers, booster sets, and pressurisation sets/vessels).
• Work on commercial heating systems, including boilers, radiators, and associated pipework, and provide support for HVAC mechanical components.
• Interpret and work accurately from detailed schematics, blueprints and engineering drawings to execute installations and repairs to specification.
• Conduct commissioning, pressure testing and fault diagnosis on new and existing plumbing and mechanical systems to ensure operational efficiency and integrity.
• Ensure all work meets UK standards, including Building Regulations and Water Regulations (WRAS).
• Demonstrate occupational competence and safety awareness.
• Proficiency in pipe jointing techniques (copper soldering, press fitting, threading, flanges).
• Effectively diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and system faults using logical troubleshooting methods.
• Hold relevant certification/training for working at heights (e.g., IPAF/PASMA).

Required:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent trade qualification.
• G3 Unvented.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years proven experience working as a commercial/industrial plumber or mechanical maintenance engineer in the UK.

Desirable:

• ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• BOAS experience or qualification.
• HVAC experience.
• PASMA & IPAF.
• Commercial plant room installations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting and client interaction.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.