Plumber/Gas Engineer

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

Job summary

A plumbing services company in Oxford is seeking a Plumber to carry out plumbing and gas work for commercial and domestic clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing faults, delivering solutions, and aiming for a First Time Fix on all jobs. Ideal applicants will have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in plumbing, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a competitive salary, company vehicle, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company vehicle & fuel card

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong plumbing maintenance knowledge, ideally gained through reactive and planned repairs.
• Proven ability in plumbing; qualifications in another trade discipline preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing/gas work for commercial and domestic clients.
• Diagnose faults and deliver effective solutions.
• Install, maintain and repair pipework, sanitary fittings and water heaters.

Skills

Strong plumbing maintenance knowledge

Ability to think on your feet

Excellent communication skills

Gas Safe experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in plumbing

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out plumbing/gas work 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing/gas work for commercial and domestic clients.
• Diagnose faults and deliver effective solutions with minimal supervision.
• Install, maintain and repair pipework, sanitary fittings and water heaters.
• Take ownership of work and aim for a First Time Fix while staying within budget and time parameters.
• Operate within Health and Safety guidelines and stay up to date with technical and legal requirements in the skill areas.
• Work commences from home address.

Requirements

• Strong plumbing maintenance knowledge, ideally gained through reactive and planned repairs.
• Ability to think on your feet and develop solutions.
• Proven ability in plumbing and minimum NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in plumbing; qualifications in another trade discipline preferred. Gas Safe experience will be considered for a higher rate.
• Positive attitude, excellent communication skills and 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 + Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join a successful company and progress your career.