Plumber (Renewables Project Team)

INNOV8 PARTNERSHIPS LTD; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Company pension

Paid time off

Power tools provided

Job summary

INNOV8 PARTNERSHIPS LTD is seeking a skilled Plumber to join the installation team in Swindon. You will support an ASHP installer by preparing properties, upgrading distribution systems, and connecting plumbing infrastructure for renewable energy systems.

The role requires at least 3 years of domestic plumbing and heating experience, with strong soldering and pipework skills, and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in domestic plumbing and heating installations.
• Strong copper pipe soldering, pressing, and routing skills.
• Desirable G3 unvented hot water storage systems certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare properties for ASHP integration and run low-loss header pipework.
• Upgrade radiators, valves and pipework for low-temperature renewable heating systems.
• Assist with or lead underfloor heating manifolds and pipe loops.
• Power-flush and chemically treat existing circuits before heat pump commissioning.
• Install, repair and maintain standard domestic plumbing systems with neat pipe runs.

Skills

Copper pipe soldering

Pressing

Heating system layouts

Zone valves

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Plumber to join our installation team. In this role, you will handle traditional plumbing, pipework, and heating upgrades, working directly alongside a specialist Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installer. While you do not need to be a certified heat pump expert, you will play a crucial role in preparing properties, upgrading distribution systems (radiators and underfloor heating), and connecting the plumbing infrastructure that makes renewable energy systems function perfectly.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration & Heat Pump Support:

• System Preparation: Work alongside a specialist installer to prepare properties for ASHP integration, including running low-loss header pipework and installing buffer tanks or unvented cylinders.
• Heating Upgrades: Remove old boilers and upgrade existing radiators, valves, and pipework to larger sizes suitable for low-temperature renewable heating systems.
• Underfloor Heating: Assist with or lead the installation of underfloor heating (UFH) manifolds and pipe loops where required.
• System Flushes: Power-flush and chemically treat existing heating circuits to ensure they are pristine before the new heat pump is commissioned.

General Plumbing Duties:

• Install, repair, and maintain standard domestic plumbing systems (waste pipes, hot/cold water feeds, sanitaryware).
• Ensure all plumbing fabrications and pipe runs are neat, well-insulated, and compliant with current building regulations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional working environment on-site.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in domestic plumbing and heating installations.
• Skills: Exceptional copper pipe soldering, pressing, and routing skills. Experience with heating system layouts and zone valves is essential.
• Qualifications:
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent portfolio of experience).
  • Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems (G3) certification is highly desirable.
• Attributes: A strong team player who communicates well and is eager to learn about the mechanical side of renewable energy integration.
• Driver's License: Valid, clean driving license.

Preferred (But Not Essential) Qualifications

• Prior exposure to or basic awareness of low-temperature heating system principles.
• WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) certificate.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience (£XX,XXX – £XX,XXX).
• Company van and fuel card.
• A great opportunity to transition into the green energy sector and learn heat pump installation on the job from certified experts.
• Company pension and paid time off.
• Standard power tools and equipment provided.