Plumber - Mechanical Engineer

On-site in Beith·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Dowds Group

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Beith
Contract: Full-time
Holiday: 41 days holiday

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Recognised Plumbing qualification (SVQ/NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
Experience working within Facilities Management, Building Services or a maintenance environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.
Good understanding of commercial heating and plumbing systems.
Full UK Driving License.
Ability to work independently and manage the workload effectively.
Willingness to undergo security clearance.

Nice to have

Commercial Gas qualifications.
Experience working in healthcare, education, or public sector environments.
Water Hygiene / Legionella awareness training.
IPAF, PASMA, or other relevant industry certifications.
Multi-skilled maintenance experience.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

41 Days Holiday
Early Finish Fridays
Private Medical Insurance
Bonus
Wellbeing Initiatives
Pension
Plus, many more

The role

Dowds are seeking a Plumber / Mechanical Engineer to join the team. You will be responsible for carrying out plumbing and mechanical maintenance activities across central belt Scotland, fault finding, repairs and small works across multiple client sites while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service.

What you'll do

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plumbing and mechanical systems.
Diagnose and repair faults on heating, hot and cold-water services and associated mechanical plant.
Undertake reactive maintenance and emergency callouts as required.
Service and maintain pumps, valves, pipework, cylinders, and associated mechanical equipment.
Complete minor installation and refurbishment work.
Accurately record work completed using digital job management systems.
Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and statutory requirements.
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and site stakeholders.

About Dowds Group

Industry: Engineering

In their own words

About the company & team

Dowds is a long established, multidisciplinary engineering and construction Building Services Engineering company headquartered in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1978, our expertise spans the full lifecycle of complex-built environments from initial design and systems integration through to installation, commissioning, and handover. Across specific sectors: life science, commercial, education and healthcare.

Operating at a gold standard for best managed company and investors in people, our vision is to set the standard for excellence, driving progress, responsibility, and lasting impact. While keeping our clients and our people at the heart of what we do. 

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