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Thrive SW Active Vacancy

Mobile Commercial Plumber

Employer: Thrive SW Location: Newton Abbot Salary: £38,000 - £42,750/annum
Posted on
23 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
23 November 2026
Job Reference
225761282

About this role

This mobile role covers Newton Abbot and the surrounding areas, delivering high-quality plumbing maintenance and repair work across a portfolio of commercial sites. You will complete all plumbing works to a high standard, ensuring jobs are delivered on time and in full, and take accountability for workmanship while meeting agreed service-level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), quality standards and customer expectations.

Job Description

Mobile Commercial Plumber
Newton Abbot and surrounding areas
£38,000 per annum based on a 40-hour week
£42,750 per annum based on a 45-hour week inc door to door travel
Company van and fuel card
Door-to-door travel paid
29 days' annual holiday, including bank holidays
Additional paid day off for your birthday

We are currently supporting a well-established facilities management business in its search for an experienced Mobile Commercial Plumber to join its team, covering Newton Abbot and the surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality plumbing maintenance and repair work across a portfolio of commercial sites, ensuring all work meets agreed service-level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), quality standards, and customer expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Plumber looking for a mobile role offering a competitive salary, a company van, paid door-to-door travel and a strong benefits package.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complete all plumbing works to a high standard, ensuring jobs are delivered on time and in full.
  • Take accountability for workmanship and any recalls resulting from poor-quality work.
  • Travel to customer sites and carry out planned and reactive maintenance as instructed.
  • Undertake out-of-hours work as required, including shift patterns and on-call duties.
  • Attend and complete all mandatory training.
  • Survey and estimate remedial works, providing detailed scopes of work and material requirements for client approval.
  • Accurately record completed works, outstanding tasks and required follow-ups using company and client job management systems and portals.
  • Compile material requirements and estimated task times where work cannot be completed on the first visit or where a site survey is required.
  • Maintain clear and professional communication with clients, colleagues and management.
  • Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety requirements and company procedures.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and condition of the allocated company vehicle, reporting any defects or issues to the Fleet team.
Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience as a Commercial Plumber, ideally within the facilities management sector.
  • NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating.
  • Strong technical plumbing knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites.
  • Ability to compile work specifications, identify materials and estimate workflows.
  • Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
  • A proactive approach to resolving technical issues and delivering excellent customer service.
  • Willingness to share technical knowledge and experience with colleagues.
  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
  • Full UK driving licence.
For further information about the role and the company you would be working for, apply now or contact Rhymel Henderson for a confidential chat.

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