Plumber

ABM UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plumbing and heating company in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced Technician to handle plumbing and heating repairs, installations, and maintenance across client sites. The ideal candidate will be OFTEC Registered, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have a full UK Driving License. Applicants should be willing to work flexible hours and be proficient in communicating with other tradespeople. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• OFTEC Registered.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, as required.
• Fire safety trained.
• Infection prevention & control for hospitals.
• Asbestos awareness training.
• COSHH awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general plumbing and heating tasks to repair leaks.
• Repair and maintain heating systems across client sites.
• Planned servicing of heating and sanitary ware.
• Install gas/oil boiler heating systems.
• Respond to emergency calls for repairs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team player

Education

Completed recognised National Craft Certificate Apprenticeship

Relevant ACS, OFTEC or current ACOP's equivalent qualifications

Full UK Driving License

Tools

Gas/oil boiler heating systems

Job description

LOCATION: Northern Ireland

SHIFT PATTERN: Mon – Fri

SALARY: Competitive

Duties

• Carry out general plumbing and heating tasks to repair leaks, heating faults and clear blockages within commercial pipework.
• Repair and maintain heating systems and associated pipework/plumbing across client sites.
• Planned servicing of heating systems and associated pipework/plumbing and sanitary ware across commercial sites.
• Planned servicing/PPM checks on commercial sanitary systems and components.
• Install gas/oil boiler heating systems and associated pipework.
• Replace pipework/repair leaks on faulty or old parts.
• General plumbing/remedial works to heating systems and sanitary systems (including but not limited to: fitting magnetic filters, installing and maintaining boiler houses and their connections, fitting room stats, timeclocks and/or programmers, replacement of radiators, valves, two‑port, three‑port etc).
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed.
• Liaise on an ongoing basis with supervisors, managers and team members.
• Ensure compliance with all general site rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls for repairs and perform work as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols.

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria

• Completed recognised National Craft Certificate Apprenticeship.
• OFTEC Registered.
• Relevant ACS, OFTEC or current ACOP's equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• CCN1, CEN1, WAT1 & LPG, CKR1 and HTR1, OFTEC (Permanent dwellings).
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other tradespeople.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, as required.
• Full UK Driving License experience.
• Fire safety trained.
• Training in patient confidentiality & appropriate behaviour.
• Infection prevention & control for hospitals.
• Asbestos awareness training.
• COSHH awareness.

Desired Qualifications

• PASMA scaffolding training.
• IPAF MEWP training.
• Commercial gas qualification.
• IOSH/NEEBOSH.

Desired Experience

• Up‑to‑date understanding of legislation relevant to the role.

Desired Skills

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communicator, able to convey information in a clear, simple and warm manner.
• Accomplished problem solver, ability to support proposal of contract reengineering.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

Attitude / Motivation

• Confident decision maker under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable, responsible, calm in a crisis.
• Positive and supportive of organisational change.
• Positive attitude to private outsourcing.
• Motivated by a desire to grow the business using effective systems.
• A willing team player.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Willing to continue professional development and to develop the role.
• Willing to undergo, and provide, training/coaching in line with organisational philosophy.