Reactive Plumber

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with optional personal use

24 days annual leave

Sick pay + enhanced leave after 3 yrs

In-house wellbeing support

Job summary

Valoris is seeking a Reactive Plumber to service commercial and industrial facilities in Lancashire. You will handle reactive repairs, planned maintenance, fault-finding and upgrades across diverse sites, working with the Reactive, Service and Project Divisions as required.

We require at least five years in commercial plumbing, strong experience with heating systems, and a solid grasp of UK plumbing regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience as a commercial plumber in commercial/industrial settings.
• Strong track record in reactive plumbing, maintenance, fault-finding and remedial work.
• Experience servicing and installing commercial plumbing and heating systems.
• Solid knowledge of UK plumbing regulations, health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive plumbing and maintenance call-outs across sites.
• Diagnose faults and perform efficient, high-quality repairs.
• Service and maintain commercial plumbing and heating systems.
• Repair, replace and install pipework and sanitary equipment.
• Investigate leaks, pressure issues and system faults.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Prepare accurate service reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and other trades in a multi-skilled team.
• Communicate professionally with customers and site teams.

Skills

Reactive plumbing

Maintenance

Fault finding

Commercial plumbing

Heating systems

Job description

Reactive Plumber

Location: Lancashire

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

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.

Essential Requirements

• 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 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 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.