Plumber

United Infrastructure Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Fuel Card

Uniform

Work mobile

PPE and non-hand tools provided

Job summary

A leading utilities firm is seeking qualified plumbers for water meter installations across the Northumbrian Water region. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining Smart Meters in domestic properties. Candidates should have a Level 2 plumbing qualification and at least one year of practical experience. This long-term role provides training and the necessary tools and support.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of practical plumbing experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and remove Smart Meters in domestic properties.
• Respond to maintenance or emergency appointments.
• Conduct plumbing surveys alongside installations.

Skills

Practical plumbing experience

Exceptional customer service skills

Education

Level 2 qualified Plumber

City & Guilds plumbing qualification or similar

Job description

We are currently seeking qualified plumbers for water meter installations in domestic properties across the Northumbrian Water region for a large Utilities company. You will be primarily responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, and removal of Smart Meters, whilst also responding to any maintenance or emergency appointments.

You will be required to attend an induction & training prior to working live on the contract. Once live you will be required to install a range of water meters (both internal and external) being allocated a number of jobs per day, but with the opportunity and ability to request additional jobs if desired. In addition you will be expected to carry out plumbing surveys alongside the installations.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and remove Smart Meters in domestic properties.
• Respond to maintenance or emergency appointments as required.
• Attend induction and training before commencing work.
• Install a range of water meters (internal and external) and manage daily job allocations, with the option to request additional jobs.
• Conduct plumbing surveys alongside installations.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualified Plumber.
• At least one year of practical plumbing experience.
• Preferably City & Guilds plumbing qualification (or similar).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional information

• This is a long-term, secure engagement as part of the Client’s internal team.
• Van, Fuel Card, Uniform, Work mobile, PPE, and non-hand tools provided.
• Positions are subject to full background check, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, and two references.

How to apply

If you are a qualified plumber with exceptional customer service skills and a strong work ethic, please get in touch for more information.

Join United Infrastructure Ltd to help deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the UK’s infrastructure needs.

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom