Plumbing Engineer

Metro Rod Newport & Hereford; Swansea; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Branded company vehicle

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Metro Rod Cardiff is seeking a reactive Plumbing Engineer to perform plumbing works and support drainage call-outs in a varied day-to-day role. The position includes an on-call rota with overtime opportunities and potential progression within the drainage services.

The ideal candidate has proven plumbing experience, a full UK driving license, and a customer-focused, proactive mindset. Training and development are available to gain specialist leak detection skills.

Qualifications

• Proven plumbing experience required.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Strong customer service skills essential.
• Good problem-solving skills are needed.
• Positive, proactive approach to work and customer service.
• Willingness to learn drainage services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing works as primary tasks.
• Support reactive drainage call-outs and blockage clearances.
• Participate in an on-call rota and related duties.

Skills

Plumbing experience

UK driving licence

Customer service

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn drainage

On-call rota

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Full time permanent
Salary £33,000 - £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.

Reactive Plumbing Engineer

Metro Rod Cardiff

Full time permanent
Salary £33,000 - £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.

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 skills
• Branded 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.