Plumbing Engineer

Metro Rod LTD; Bangor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Branded company vehicle

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Training & progression

Job summary

Metrorod Deeside & North Wales is seeking a Plumbing Engineer for a full-time permanent role in the Bangor area. The position focuses on plumbing work with additional responsibilities for drainage reactive tasks and on-call cover. Salary ranges £35,000–£38,000 plus on-call and overtime, with benefits.

The role offers opportunities for training and progression into specialist leak detection services within a growing franchise brand network.

Qualifications

• Proven plumbing experience.
• Full UK driving license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Positive and proactive approach to work and customer service.
• Willingness and interest in learning drainage services.
• Able to participate in an on-call rota system.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing works with a focus on reactive drainage support.
• Assist with reactive drainage call-outs, blockages and related tasks.
• On-call rota participation with overtime paid at 1.5x standard rate.
• Opportunity to train and progress into specialist leak detection services.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Driving license

Customer service

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Willing to learn drainage

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Reactive Plumbing Engineer

Metrorod Deeside & North Wales

Bangor area

Full time permanent

Salary £35,000 - £38,000 + on-call, overtime & benefits

Metro Rod work with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We’ve been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we’re proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we’ll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one-stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a plumbing-focused engineer who is flexible, eager to learn, and interested in developing additional specialist skills within the drainage and leak detection industry.

The successful candidate will primarily carry out plumbing works but will also be expected to support reactive drainage call-outs, blockage clearances, and related works as part of a varied day-to-day role.

This role also forms part of an on-call rota, with overtime paid at 1.5x standard hourly rate.

There will be opportunities for further training and progression into specialist leak detection services.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

We are looking for a competent Plumbing Engineer who is used to reactive work. Ideally we require an NVQ Level 2 however are open to someone with time-served experience as an alternative. This person will be open to learning drainage with a view to this being a dual-role further down the line.

Essential:

• Proven plumbing experience
• Full UK driving license
• Strong customer service skills
• Problem solving skills
• Positive and proactive approach to work and customer service
• Willingness and interest in learning drainage services
• Able to participate in an on-call rota system

What will you get in return?

• Competitive pay package
• Overtime paid at 1.5x rate
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to gain specialist leak detection skillsBranded company vehicle
• Supportive and growing team environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance & Company Pension

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.