Reactive Plumber

Valoris Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company mobile phone

Fuel card

Annual leave increase after 3 years

Sick pay (6 weeks full, 6 weeks half)

Job summary

Valoris Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Plumber to operate across commercial and industrial properties in Lancashire. The role involves reactive repairs, planned maintenance, fault-finding, and upgrades while supporting Reactive, Service and Project Divisions.

You will diagnose faults, repair and install plumbing systems, maintain safety/regulatory standards, and produce thorough service reports. A full UK driving licence and willingness to join the on-call rota are required.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience as a commercial plumber in commercial/industrial settings.
• Strong reactive plumbing, maintenance, fault-finding and remedial experience.
• Experience with commercial plumbing and heating systems.
• Experience repairing, replacing and installing plumbing systems and equipment.
• Solid understanding of UK plumbing regulations and health and safety standards.
• Experience in reactive and planned maintenance environments.
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete high-quality repairs.
• Experience working with multiple trades in a maintenance context.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness for on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive plumbing and maintenance call-outs.
• Diagnose faults and complete efficient, effective repairs.
• Service and maintain commercial plumbing and heating systems.
• Repair, replace and install pipework and sanitary equipment.
• Investigate leaks, water-pressure issues, blockages and system faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Undertake remedial work and plumbing-system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with UK plumbing regulations and safety standards.
• Produce accurate service reports and job documentation.
• Identify defects and recommended remedial work.
• Collaborate with engineers and other trades in a multi-skilled team.
• Communicate professionally with customers and site teams.
• Participate in out-of-hours/on-call rota.
• Support divisions as required and maintain company vehicle/equipment.

Skills

Reactive plumbing

Maintenance

Fault finding

Remedial work

Commercial plumbing

Heating systems

UK regulations

Driving licence

On-call readiness

Job description

Location: Lancashire

The Role

The successful candidate will undertake reactive plumbing repairs, planned maintenance, fault-finding and remedial work across commercial and industrial properties. The role will involve supporting the company's Reactive, Service and Project Divisions as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive plumbing and maintenance call-outs.
• Diagnose faults and complete efficient, effective repairs.
• Service and maintain commercial plumbing and heating systems.
• Repair, replace and install pipework, sanitary equipment and associated components.
• Investigate leaks, water-pressure problems, blockages and system faults.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance.
• Undertake remedial work and plumbing-system upgrades.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant UK plumbing regulations, Health and Safety requirements and industry standards.
• Produce accurate service reports and job documentation.
• Identify defects, compliance concerns and recommended remedial work.
• Work effectively alongside engineers and other trades in a multi-skilled maintenance environment.
• Communicate professionally with customers, site representatives and internal teams.
• Participate in the company's out-of-hours and on-call rota.
• Support the Reactive, Service and Project Divisions when required.
• Maintain the company vehicle, tools and equipment provided.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of five years' experience working as a Commercial Plumber within commercial and industrial environments.
• Strong experience in reactive plumbing, maintenance, fault-finding and remedial work.
• Experience working on commercial plumbing and heating systems.
• Experience repairing, replacing and installing plumbing systems and associated equipment.
• A good understanding of relevant UK plumbing regulations, Health and Safety requirements and industry standards.
• Experience working within reactive and planned maintenance environments.
• The ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently and to a high standard.
• Experience working alongside other trades within a multi-skilled commercial maintenance environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours and on-call rota.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different divisions when required.
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience.
• 24 days' annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
• Increased annual leave following three full years of service.
• Company van with optional personal use.
• Company mobile phone.
• Fuel card.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Company sick pay comprising six weeks' full pay followed by six weeks' half pay. The first three days of any sickness absence are paid at Statutory Sick Pay.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave after 12 months' service.
• In-house health and wellbeing support service.