Self-Employed Site Plumber – Immediate Start

Heated Mechanical Services Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Rate: £230/day or price-work rates

Ongoing work subject to performance

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced self-employed site plumber for an immediate start on a 22-unit residential construction project in Swanley. You will install complete plumbing and heating systems in line with drawings, specifications and site programmes, maintaining high workmanship standards and meeting project timescales.

The role requires reading drawings, working independently, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations on site.

Qualifications

• Availability to start immediately.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Own hand and power tools.
• Proven construction site plumbing experience, including first- and second-fix.
• Ability to read and work from construction drawings.
• Reliable transport to Swanley site.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Install hot and cold water pipework.
• Install heating pipework and components.
• Perform first-fix and second-fix plumbing.
• Install air source heat pump systems.
• Install hot-water cylinders and sanitary ware.
• Pressure test, flush, and inspect pipework.
• Cooperate with site management and other trades.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized work areas.
• Meet project timescales and quality standards.
• Follow site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Independent worker

Read construction drawings

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

CSCS card

G3 qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Self-Employed Site Plumber – Immediate Start

Location: Swanley, Kent

Contract: Self-employed subcontractor

Project: Plumbing and heating installation across 22 new-build units

Payment: £230 per day or agreed price-work rates

CIS: Payments are subject to CIS deductions where applicable

Start date: Immediate

Heated Mechanical Services is looking for an experienced self-employed site plumber for an immediate start on a 22-unit construction project in Swanley.

The role involves installing complete plumbing and heating systems in accordance with construction drawings, specifications, site programmes and applicable regulations. Applicants must be experienced site plumbers who can work independently, maintain a high standard of workmanship and complete installations within agreed timescales.

Scope of work

• Installation of hot and cold-water pipework.
• Installation of heating pipework and associated components.
• First-fix and second-fix plumbing.
• Air source heat pump system installation.
• Hot-water cylinder installation.
• Installation of sanitary ware, including toilets, basins, baths and showers.
• Pressure testing, flushing and checking completed pipework.
• Identifying and reporting defects, clashes or specification issues.
• Working from drawings, specifications and site instructions.
• Coordinating with site management and other trades.
• Maintaining clean, safe and organised working areas.
• Completing work to the required programme and quality standards.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.

Essential requirements

• Available to start immediately.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Own suitable hand and power tools.
• Proven experience completing plumbing and heating installations on construction sites.
• Experience with first-fix and second-fix plumbing.
• Ability to install hot, cold and heating pipework.
• Ability to read and work accurately from construction drawings.
• Ability to work independently and achieve programme targets.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Reliable transport to the Swanley site.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable experience

• Air source heat pump installations.
• Unvented hot-water cylinder installations, ideally supported by a current G3 qualification.
• New-build residential projects.
• Price-work contracts.
• Installation of complete plumbing packages across multiple units.

Subcontractor requirements

The successful subcontractor may be required to provide:

• UTR and CIS details.
• Evidence of relevant qualifications and experience.
• Public liability insurance.
• References from previous site-based plumbing projects.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment.

Payment

The role is available at a gross day rate of £230 per day, subject to CIS deductions where applicable.

Alternatively, price work is available, with rates and the scope of each work package agreed before commencement. Subcontractors will be required to submit accurate invoices in accordance with the agreed payment schedule.

What we offer

• Immediate start.
• Choice of a £230 day rate or agreed price-work rates.
• A substantial 22-unit residential project.
• Clearly defined packages of work.
• Ongoing work subject to performance, quality and project requirements.
• Support from the Heated Mechanical Services site and project team.