Plumber (West Midlands)

Octopus Energy Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Annual bonus

Lunch allowance

Training at R&D centre

Company vehicle and fuel

PPE provided

Job summary

Octopus Energy Group is seeking an installer to help expand our low carbon home technologies in the Gloucester area. You will work as part of a small team to plan, install and commission Air Source Heat Pumps and related heating equipment for customers.

The role focuses on wet-side heating systems with a driver’s licence and a proactive attitude. Training and company vehicle provided, with paid overtime and London weighting where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating or Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing (domestic)
• Gas Qualified with CCN1 and CENWAT, held for at least 3 years
• Experience on the wet side of domestic heating systems
• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 points

Responsibilities

• Install low carbon technology in customers' homes, starting with Air Source Heat Pumps
• Prepare and install unvented cylinders, pipework, and radiators
• Plan and communicate with the wider team and customers
• Learn about new technologies at our R&D training centre

Skills

Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing & Heating

Gas CCN1 and CENWAT

Domestic heating experience

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing & Heating

Gas qualifications (CCN1/CENWAT)

Job description

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and weneed loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Working as part of a team of two to install low carbon technology in customers' homes, starting with Air Source Heat Pumps.
• Using your knowledge and experience of domestic heating and plumbing systems to prepare and install unvented cylinders, pipework, and radiators
• Planning and communicating with the wider team and customers
• Continuously learning about new technologies at our innovative R&D training centre

What do we need from you?

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in: Plumbing and Heating or Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing (domestic) AND/OR Gas Qualified with CCN1 and CENWAT, held for a minimum of three years
• Experience on the 'wet' side of domestic heating systems
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

Other qualities we'd love to see include:

• A laser customer focus - communication is key
• A proactive, 'can do' attitude
• A keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills
• WRAS Water Supply Regs or UHW10/HWSS Unvented DHW Storage Systems can also be beneficial but not essential!

Join us in the Octoverse!

• £26,000 - £30,000 base salary with overtime available (+ London weighting if living within M25)
• £2,500 annual performance bonus
• Share Options in Octopus Energy
• £25 per week lunch allowance
• Training programme at our groundbreaking R&D centre
• Use of company tools, uniform and all PPE
• Company Vehicle and fuel
• Support for personal development in Renewable Tech

Need any specific accommodations?

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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We're lucky to receive a huge amount of interest, so these tools help our recruiters manage that volume, not replace them. Ultimately, every hiring decision (for example, whether to progress your application or not) is always made by a real person in our Talent team.

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