Remedial Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy in the water sector is seeking a Remedial Plumber to join an experienced team. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £36,000 along with career development opportunities. Candidates must have a level 2 NVQ plumbing qualification and the ability to work unsupervised. Responsibilities include various plumbing tasks, temperature monitoring, and system inspections. This is a permanent position based in the North East.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Expenses covered

Career development opportunities

Company pension

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• Minimum level 2 NVQ plumbing qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in demonstrating mechanical aptitude and technical ability.
• Ability to solve problems and/or offer solutions.
• Experience in working unsupervised and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing works including installations and replacements.
• Monitor temperatures of tap outlets and tanks.
• Conduct visual inspections of water systems.
• Perform water sampling and system analysis.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving ability

Technical communication

Physical capability

Education

Level 2 NVQ plumbing qualification or equivalent

Job description

Remedial Plumber
North East
£30,000 - 36,000

Penguin Recruitment are proud to be representing a specialist multi‑disciplinary consultancy renowned for its expertise in the water sector. They are looking to hire a dependable Remedial Plumber to join their experienced team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Expenses covered
• Career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Company vehicle

The position of Remedial Plumber offers potential for career development and a diverse array of engaging sites to work on. You will benefit from valuable insights provided by market leaders. Their commitment to the development of talented specialists within their team fosters a dynamic work environment, that not only enhances individual growth but also drives the organisation towards achieving its long‑term goals.

Requirements

• Minimum level 2 NVQ plumbing qualification or equivalent
• Experience in demonstrating mechanical aptitude and technical ability
• Ability to solve problems and/or offer solutions
• Experience in working unsupervised, leading a team & overcoming challenges to get the job done
• The ability to discuss technical issues with confidence and accurately record detailed engineer's reports and complete logbooks
• Capable of physical work, lifting, carrying, and climbing
• Full UK driving license

Duties and responsibilities

• Plumbing works including Dead end/leg removal, replacing ball valves, installing insect screens, tank vents, fitting lids, lagging, replacing TMV's, TMV inspection & servicing, replacing taps, re‑routing pipework, replacing water heaters, softener installation, equipment installation, tank replacements.
• Temperature monitoring of tap outlets and tanks/cylinders
• Cleaning and disinfection of shower heads & outlets
• Visual inspections of water systems
• Water sampling
• Analysis of closed systems using a site test kit
• Chemical dosing
• Cooling tower cleans, disinfections and analysis
• Water feature analysis, sampling and C&D's
• Descaling & internal inspections of calorifiers & water heaters
• Cleaning & disinfections of pipework systems and cold water storage tanks in accordance with BS 8558:2011.
• Mains injection disinfections
• Softener servicing & disinfections

Interested in this or other roles in Water Hygiene, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role.