United Grand Lodge of England are looking to hire a Mechanical & Plumber Engineer for the Building Services Department.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating, programming, and delivering all plumbing and mechanical repairs and maintenance for Freemasons’ Hall. You will work closely with both internal direct labour teams and external framework providers to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Background
UGLE is the governing body of Freemasonry in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Man consisting of 48 Provinces roughly based on the old county boundaries and 32 Districts overseas. English Freemasonry is a membership organisation of 175,000 people meeting in more than 7,000 Lodges across the globe. Membership is open to any man over the age of 18 irrespective of their background, race or religion, with students also able to join one of 87 University Scheme Lodges. The largest Province in UGLE is Metropolitan in London with many Lodges meeting at Freemasons Hall in Covent Garden which also serves as the Headquarters for English Freemasonry worldwide.
Freemasons’ Hall is a unique art deco building which can date its origins back to 1769 when Freemasons first started meeting at this site. The current building was completed in 1933 as a memorial to those who died in the Great War. It houses 22 meeting rooms including some unique spaces regularly used for major international events and as film locations. The Hall itself provides a magnificent meeting place for UK and international masonic lodges. It is open to both Freemasons and the general public who are provided with both self-guided audio tours as well as guided tours of the facilities. The Museum of Freemasonry with one of the finest collections of masonic artefacts and archives in the world, is housed within the building.
The United Grand Lodge of England is an equal opportunities employer.
Duties:
- Assist Maintenance Manager in the organisation, management and co-ordination of on-site services to ensure service is maintained to the highest standard in all circumstances;
- Undertake maintenance and reactive activity, to a wide range of Mechanical and Plumbing Building Services equipment including but not limited distribution heating, boilers, pumps, compressed air systems, sanitary ware, fan coil and air handling units and BMS systems and other equipment found in modern commercial/industrial premises;
- Develop and implement maintenance programs and schedules to ensure timely completion of work;
- Be an essential part of the local team who will ensure the safe operation and repair of all M&E building services and fabric equipment on the site;
- Fault finding, planned and reactive maintenance of all plumbing systems on site;
- Be responsible for PPM and reactive work orders such as changing filters, inspections, unblocking drainage, dripping taps and leaking pipes;
- Keeping records of all preventative maintenance and repair work carried out and report any substandard or defective equipment;
- Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures;
- Carry out tasks within typical plant room environments and at high level, working from platforms. All access training and PPE will be provided
- AHU's/FCU's filter changes.
- Boiler & Chiller checks (training will be provided)
- Temperature checks and flushing alongside our Handymen
- Working in line with the Permit to Work System;
- To implement systems that will ensure plant is maintained and operated to its optimum efficiency;
- Collaborating with the maintenance team to coordinate and prioritise tasks efficiently;
- Adhering to health and safety regulations while working on plumbing systems;
- Participate in departmental energy saving schemes and promote the understanding and importance of the economic use of energy;
- Take part in Appraisals/Performance Reviews including the recognition of training and development needs;
- Monitor site performance of sub-contractors and report poor performance;
- Use of IT systems (Handheld device) as part of the CAFM system;
- Work in line with issued Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work;
- Basic Water Hygiene duties such as; Temperature Testing, Monitoring, Sampling, Tank Cleans, Chlorination's;
Essential Skills
- HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject (Plumbing/Mechanical)
- IOSH Passport or CSCS Card
- 5 years’ experience in Plumbing building services and plant engineering
- An excellent communicator with an understanding of customer experience
- City and Guilds Legionella control within hot and cold water systems - Desirable
Skills and Attributes:
The following are essential:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Calm and confident manner
- Financial literacy and the ability to understand, interpret and communicate management information.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build strong relationships
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages and Accounting Software
- Demonstrable experience of working within a credit control team
- A curious mind with the confidence and initiative to bring new ideas to the table.
- High attention to detail
- Transactional finance experience
Hours of work:
Full time (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary plus the following benefits package:
- Private medical cover
- Pension (3.5% employee & 9% employer contributions – increasing to 12%)
- Free Life Assurance
- Holiday (25 days increasing to 30 days)
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Gym membership (subsidised)
- Employee Assistance Programme
Application details:
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to:
Rosey Hogan – HR Officer - United Grand Lodge of England via email to [email protected]
CV’s received without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 15 December 2025.