Foreman Plumber

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Paisley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is recruiting for a SNIJIB Technician Plumber or Advanced Plumber. The role covers diverse projects across Scotland, with potential for UK-wide and European work, requiring strong technical supervision and coordination across trades.

The successful candidate will read drawings, manage prerequisites, and ensure installations meet specifications, standards and regulatory requirements while mentoring apprentices and junior staff.

Qualifications

• Requires SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating or equivalent.
• Appropriate SNIJIB grading/card for the role.
• Current CSCS/SNIJIB Health & Safety requirements.
• Demonstrable experience on commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plumbing operatives, apprentices and subcontractors on site.
• Lead day-to-day plumbing activities and coordinate labour requirements.
• Allocate work to operatives in accordance with programme and priorities.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship and progress.
• Provide guidance and technical support to plumbers and apprentices.
• Liaise with Site Managers and Project Managers.
• Attend site coordination and progress meetings.
• Promote a positive safety and quality culture.
• Lead by example in site conduct and professionalism.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Read drawings

Labour supervision

Quality focus

Health & Safety

Team leadership

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating

Tools

CSCS

SNIJIB card

Job description

The Role

SNIJIB Technician Plumber or Advanced Plumber background who can demonstrate strong technical, organisational and supervisory ability.

Must have extensive experience delivering plumbing installations across commercial and technically demanding environments, with the ability to work from drawings and specifications, coordinate trades, supervise operatives and apprentices, and ensure installations are delivered safely, correctly and to programme.

The role will involve working across a range of projects including commercial, healthcare/NHS, education, domestic and industrial environments throughout Scotland with potential for UK wide and Europe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise plumbing operatives, apprentices and subcontractors on site.
• Lead day-to-day plumbing activities and coordinate labour requirements.
• Allocate work to operatives in accordance with the programme and project priorities.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship and progress.
• Provide guidance and technical support to plumbers and apprentices.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Project Managers, Engineers and other trades.
• Attend site coordination and progress meetings when required.
• Promote a positive safety and quality culture.
• Lead by example in all aspects of site conduct and professionalism.

Technical Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and schematics.
• Understand relevant Building Regulations, Water Byelaws and project specifications.
• Ensure installations comply with approved drawings and technical requirements.
• Identify design, coordination and buildability issues and report them promptly.
• Assist with technical queries and RFIs.
• Carry out setting out and measurement of installations.
• Assist with material take-offs and identification of required materials.
• Identify labour and plant requirements.
• Check materials and equipment delivered to site.
• Ensure correct installation methods are being followed.
• Assist the Project Manager with technical and commercial information where required, such as delays and additional works.

HEALTH, SAFETY & QUALITY

In this position, you would be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety and quality.

Responsibilities will include:

• Complying with company Health & Safety procedures.
• Working in accordance with RAMS and approved installation methods.
• Participating in toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and safe working areas.
• Ensuring appropriate PPE is worn.
• Supporting site inspections and quality inspections.
• Ensuring installations are completed correctly first time.
• Assisting with inspection and test plans.
• Completing installation records and quality documentation.
• Supporting the close-out of defects and snagging.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship throughout the project.

KEY OBJECTIVES

1. Safety

Maintain a zero-harm approach and ensure all plumbing activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with company and project requirements.

2. Quality

Deliver high-quality installations right first time, minimising defects, rework and snagging.

3. Programme

Ensure allocated plumbing works are completed in accordance with the project programme and agreed milestones.

4. Productivity

Ensure labour is effectively planned and utilised to achieve required productivity levels.

5. Technical Compliance

Ensure all plumbing installations comply with drawings, specifications, Building Regulations, Water Byelaws and applicable standards.

6. Coordination

Work effectively with other MEP trades and the principal contractor to minimise clashes, delays and disruption.

7. Documentation

Ensure required inspection, testing, commissioning and quality documentation is completed accurately and on time.

8. Team Development

Support the development of apprentices, plumbers and junior operatives through coaching, supervision and practical instruction.

9. Client Satisfaction

Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, main contractors and other project stakeholders.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent practical plumbing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong setting-out skills.
• Good understanding of commercial plumbing systems.
• Ability to organise and supervise labour.
• Ability to identify materials and equipment requirements.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing.
• Ability to coordinate plumbing works with other trades.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work to programme and deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete work to a high standard.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Professional attitude and good work ethic.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Recognised Plumbing qualification, preferably SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating or equivalent.
• Appropriate SNIJIB grading/card for the role.
• Current relevant CSCS/SNIJIB Health & Safety requirements.
• Demonstrable experience as a qualified plumber working on commercial projects.

Desirable / Advantageous

• SNIJIB Advanced Plumber Card
• Supervisory experience
• SSSTS
• First Aid
• Water Regulations / Water Byelaws
• IPAF
• PASMA
• Abrasive Wheels
• Face Fit
• Confined Spaces
• Temporary Works Awareness
• Working at Height

HEALTHCARE / NHS EXPERIENCE

Should ideally have an awareness of:

• SHTM requirements
• HTM/SHTM plumbing and water-system requirements
• Domestic hot and cold water systems
• TMV systems
• Temperature monitoring
• Flushing and disinfection
• Water hygiene
• Working within live clinical environments
• Infection prevention and control
• Shutdown and isolation procedures

SHTM awareness and Legionella Awareness are desirable rather than essential, but would be a significant advantage for candidates working on NHS and healthcare contracts.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Reliable and dependable.
• Professionally presented.
• Safety conscious.
• Quality focused.
• Technically competent.
• Organised and methodical.
• Able to work as part of a wider MEP team.
• Confident supervising others.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving problems.
• Willing to support and develop apprentices and junior staff.
• Flexible with regard to project locations and working requirement