Plumber – Metropolitan Police Special Events Contract
Salary: £34,000 base + overtime
Contract: London Metropolitan Police – Special Events Division
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00
Location: Office-based in New Addington (CR0), with regular travel across Greater London as required
Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain CTC Security Clearance due to the sensitive nature of the role.
About the Special Events Contract
This is a unique and dynamic contract that supports the Metropolitan Police Service in delivering operational and public safety services for special events across London. Activities include:
Supporting pre-planned events, ceremonial occasions, demonstrations, and responses to major incidents
Deploying and maintaining temporary infrastructure, including signage, traffic management systems, street furniture, and crime scene equipment
Providing engineering and procurement services for temporary utilities such as power, lighting, and water
Assisting with evidence preservation, access and egress management, and logistical support to ensure public safety
No two days are the same – if you are looking for a role that goes beyond traditional plumbing, this is the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
Assemble, install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, pipes, fittings, and fixtures for temporary and minor installations as requested by the client
Ensure the safe operation and condition of all plumbing systems
Complete and sign off Work Orders, ensuring all documentation is returned promptly for administrative processing
Carry out minor building works as required (e.g., drilling, making good)
Adhere to all Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental policies, promoting a zero-accident culture
Liaise effectively with operational teams and client representatives to ensure works are delivered to high standards
What We're Looking For
Relevant plumbing qualifications with proven experience in installation, maintenance, and repair techniques
Good communication and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a fast-paced environment
Well-organised with strong problem-solving skills
Full UK driving licence essential
Willingness to undergo extended security clearance
Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, CTC clearance and satisfactory references.
If you are working in regulated activity please note that you are subject to the following:
- It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both).
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.