Plumber (West Midlands)

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Lunch allowance

Company vehicle and fuel

Training programme at R&D centre

Overtime available

Job summary

Octopus Energy Group is hiring to install Air Source Heat Pumps and other low carbon tech in customers' homes, starting in the Wolverhampton area. You will work with a small two-person team to fit plumbing and heating components and coordinate with customers throughout the job.

Ideal candidates have Level 2 NVQ Plumbing & Heating or Gas CCN1/CENWAT, a full UK driving licence, and a proactive, customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing & Heating or Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing (domestic) or Gas qualification.
• Gas CCN1 and CENWAT held for at least three years is required.
• Experience with wet domestic heating systems is essential.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Install low carbon tech in customers' homes as part of a two-person team.
• Prepare and install unvented cylinders, pipework and radiators.
• Plan and communicate with the wider team and customers.
• Learn about new technologies at the R&D training centre.

Skills

Gas qualification

CCN1/CENWAT

Wet heating experience

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

Level 2 NVQ Plumbing & Heating or equivalent

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 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

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. Where necessary, we sometimes use AI tools to help with parts of our hiring process, like reviewing applications or assessing responses. 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. We’re happy to help!