Plumber / Gas Engineer

Defluo; Ilford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A plumbing service provider in Ilford is seeking an experienced Plumber to handle plumbing and gas work for commercial and domestic clients. The ideal candidate will have strong plumbing maintenance knowledge and relevant qualifications, ensuring high standards in all tasks. This role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Salary depends on experience (circa £35-40k)

Company vehicle & fuel card

20 days holiday + BH

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally gained experience through reactive and planned repairs.
• Gas Safe experience preferred for higher rates.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing/gas work for commercial and domestic clients.
• Ensure work is undertaken to a high standard.
• Diagnose faults and deliver effective solutions.

Skills

Strong plumbing maintenance knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or City & Guilds in plumbing

Tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Overview

Job Specification for the Plumber

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out plumbing/gas work works for both commercial and domestic clients.
• You will need to ensure all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision to diagnose faults and deliver effective solutions to our customers.
• You will need to be able to install , maintain and repair, pipework, sanitary fittings and water heaters.
• You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First Time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.
• You will also operate within company Health and Safety guidelines and remain up to date with technical and legal requirements of your skill areas.
• Work commences from home address.

Requirements

• You should have strong plumbing maintenance knowledge, gained ideally through carrying out reactive and planned repairs.
• The ability to think on your feet and come up with soloutions.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven ability in plumbing and hold a minimum of an NVQ level 2 or City & Guilds in plumbing and preferably have qualifications in another trade discipline. Any candidate that has Gas Safe experience will be considered at a higher rate.
• You will have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and hold a full UK driving licence.
• On call rota paid in overtime. (door to door, time and a half)

Benefits

• Salary depends on experience (circa £35-40k).
• Company vehicle & fuel card.
• Uniform & equipment.
• Call out rota.
• 20 days holiday + BH.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join a successful company and progress your career