Plumber

Overview

Plumber – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract at Pinewood Group Limited. The Plumber is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipework, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and waste water disposal in all studio buildings and stages across the Group.

• Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems, fixtures & fittings
• Installation and repair of sanitary ware, point of use heaters, showers, etc. in line with manufacturer’s instructions
• Carry out repairs & maintenance including replacing of parts to mains water installations and commercial heating systems pipework, pumps, valves, expansion joints and radiators
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet expectation and standards required in line with manufacturer’s instructions and water regulations
• Pipe fitting / replacement and lagging duties where required
• Assist with fuel deliveries and tank dips if needed
• Work within H&S guidelines to maintain a safe working environment at all times

The majority of the plumber’s time is spent fulfilling the principle accountabilities. The plumber works with relative autonomy. They may use experience and judgement to decide on materials, techniques and approaches, but their work is planned and allocated. There may be planning horizons of around a week, in line with other work being completed. They may work with internal or external clients as needed.

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Plumbing accreditation
• Proven track record working as a plumber in a domestic, commercial or industrial setting
• Knowledge of water regulations
• Understanding of commercial heating systems inc. unvented hot water systems
• Adept in use of MS Office 2010 or later, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word, Internet and email
• Health and Safety aware
• Must be confident and professional when dealing with customers, face-to-face and via telephone/emails
• Self-driven, results orientated and a confident communicator
• Reliable, tolerant, determined and flexible. Keen to develop their own skills and be a key team player

• Gas Safe qualification
• Any other trade qualification
• Commercial industry experience and knowledge of sector
• Experience with any other relevant trades
• Understanding of heating installations

• Role location:
  Pinewood Studios
• Competitive starting salary and discretionary annual bonus of up to 7.5% of salary
• 25 days’ holiday as standard with the option to buy 5 additional days, plus English public holidays
• Birthday leave, which gives employees an extra day annual leave to be used in the month of their birthday
• Pension scheme 5% employer contribution and 3% minimum employee contribution
• Comprehensive private medical healthcare from Bupa, including cover for pre-existing conditions, dental and optical cover
• Income Protection for yourself, up to 75% of salary
• Life assurance of 4 x annual salary
• £3.20 per day Pinewood canteen subsidy
• Two days per year volunteering allowance for our local communities
• Invest@Work Saving Account with Fidelity
• Various other staff perks including but not limited to, gym and retail discounts, free film screenings and staff events

• Teamwork
• Respect
• Integrity
• Pioneering
• Passionate
• Can-do

Closing date for applications is 20 January 2026.

Pinewood Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are highly committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture for our people and actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. All information provided for diversity monitoring is optional and will be handled in accordance with applicable law.