Plumbing Biased Mechanical Engineer
UKAEA - Abingdon
Full-time, Permanent
First things first ... What can we offer you?
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to buy 5 more) PLUS a day off for your birthday and increase with length of service!
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Overtime availability
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Matched pension (6–8%)
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Life Assurance & Private Medical Insurance (after 12 months)
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Flexible benefits including retail discounts, electric car scheme, wellbeing support
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Recognition & referral bonus programmes
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Volunteering day & Employee Assistance Programme
We’re now looking for a skilled Plumber to join our site-based engineering team, delivering first-class facilities services to a key client site.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in your technical expertise, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact with a leading energy services provider.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Plumber with Dalkia, you will:
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Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across plumbing systems, heating systems, and water services.
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Carry out emergency call-outs and extra works in line with contract requirements.
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Operate in full compliance with Dalkia’s policies on health & safety, quality, and financial procedures.
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Use digital tools (e.g., tablet reporting) to capture job details, diagnostics, remedial actions, and lifecycle condition reporting.
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Support and collaborate with the wider engineering team, promoting a positive team culture and delivering outstanding service to our client.
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Maintain a strong focus on operational reliability and compliance with engineering standards and HASAWA legislation.
We’re looking for a proactive and customer-focused professional who brings:
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills
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Strong ability to plan, organise, and manage workload
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Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
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A natural drive for excellence and continuous improvement
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A clear commercial mindset and understanding of client expectations
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Motivation for ongoing learning and personal development
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
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City & Guilds 6129 (Basic Plumbing – Parts 2 & 3) or NVQ Level 2 & 3 (6089)
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Hands-on experience with a variety of plumbing and HVAC systems
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Commitment to safe working practices and compliance
Desirable Skills:
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Fabric maintenance knowledge
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Working at Height, IPAF, PASMA, or scaffolding certifications
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Additional Health & Safety qualifications
Why Dalkia?
At Dalkia, we provide sustainable, high-quality facilities and energy management services across the UK. Our people are at the heart of everything we do – and we’re committed to their development, safety, and wellbeing. Join a company that values technical excellence, supports career growth, and works with some of the most advanced facilities in the industry.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We ensure that every applicant is treated fairly and respectfully throughout our selection process. If you require any adjustments, please inform us in confidence. Our talent acquisition team is here to assist you
