Senior Multi-Skilled Plumber

JC Portable Site Accommodation; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,100 - 46,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Annual leave

Job summary

JC Portable Site Accommodation is seeking a Senior Multi-skilled Plumber to join our modular building manufacturing and installation team. You will install, test, and maintain kitchens, washrooms, hot and cold-water services, and waste systems in our factory and on UK sites.

The role focuses on installing and commissioning heat pumps and air conditioning within modular structures, reading drawings, and ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations and Water Regulations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating or equivalent.
• Valid CSCS Card (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in plumbing installations.
• Experience installing plumbing systems in commercial/industrial or modular buildings.
• Experience installing heat pumps and Air Conditioning systems.
• Experience fitting kitchens, toilets, washrooms and sanitaryware.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation specifications.
• Good knowledge of UK plumbing regulations and installation standards.
• Willingness to travel and work on customer sites throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Install and fit out complete plumbing systems within modular buildings, including hot/cold-water services, waste pipework, and sanitaryware.
• Install, route, and commission heat pumps and AC systems within modular structures.
• Read and interpret plumbing drawings and installation specifications.
• Pressure test, commission, and inspect plumbing systems per UK regulations and standards.
• Maintain and repair plumbing and HVAC on factory and site installations across the UK.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report issues or defects.
• Care for tools and equipment and keep work areas tidy and safe.
• Aim for right-first-time workmanship to minimise defects and callbacks.

Skills

Team player

Reading drawings

Safety conscious

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Heat pumps & AC installation

Job description

Salary: £35,100 – £46,800 per annum (dependent on experience). Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm, 45 hours per week (30 min lunch break).

About the role

Are you a Senior Multi-skilled Plumber who takes pride in installing high-quality, reliable plumbing systems? Join our growing modular building manufacturing and installation team, where you will bring vital utilities to life. In this role, you will install, test, and maintain kitchens, toilets, washroom facilities, hot and cold-water services, and waste systems. Beyond core plumbing, your expertise will focus on installing and commissioning sustainable climate solutions, including heat pumps and air conditioning systems within our modern modular and portable buildings. You will work within our advanced manufacturing facility and support installation projects on customer sites throughout the UK. If you enjoy variety, precision work, and seeing the direct impact of your craftsmanship from the factory floor to the final site installation, this is the perfect move for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Install & fit out: set up complete plumbing systems within modular buildings, including hot and cold-water services, waste pipework, and sanitaryware. Install kitchens, sinks, toilets, wash basins, showers, water heaters, and all associated fixtures.
• HVAC systems: Install, route, and commission heat pumps and Air Conditioning (AC) systems within modular structures, ensuring optimal system integration and performance.
• Technical accuracy: read and confidently interpret plumbing drawings, technical specifications, and installation layouts to ensure precise setups.
• Test & inspect: pressure test, commission, and inspect plumbing systems. Ensure all installations strictly comply with current UK Building Regulations, Water Regulations, and British Standards at every stage of the build.
• Maintain & repair: carry out plumbing and HVAC modifications, maintenance, and repairs both in our manufacturing factory and on customer sites across the UK.
• Records & reporting: maintain accurate records of completed work and report any installation issues or defects.
• Tools & equipment care: ensure all tools, plant, and equipment are maintained, inspected, and stored correctly.
• Quality of work: aim for a "right first time" standard to minimise snagging, defects, and call-backs, while keeping accurate records of your completed work.
• Collaborate & support: work closely with supervisors and colleagues to hit production schedules and meet crucial customer deadlines. Lend a hand to other trades during manufacturing or installation when needed and undertake other reasonable tasks to support the team.
• Safety & housekeeping: work safely in line with Company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality systems. This includes maintaining excellent housekeeping standards in the workshop and on sites, looking after your tools, participating in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and immediately reporting hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent)
• Valid CSCS Card (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in plumbing installations
• Experience installing plumbing systems within commercial, industrial or modular buildings
• Experience installing heat pumps and Air Conditioning (AC) systems
• Experience fitting kitchens, toilets, washrooms and associated sanitaryware
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation specifications
• Good knowledge of UK plumbing regulations and installation standards
• Willingness to travel and work on customer sites throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Tiling experience to lay tiles in kitchens, toilets
• Experience within modular construction or off-site manufacturing
• BPEC or LCL Awards Level 3
• F-Gas Certification (Category 1 or 2)
• Water Regulations Certificate
• IPAF and/or PASMA certification
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Basic carpentry or multi-trade experience

You are

• A professional craftsperson who takes true pride in producing high-quality workmanship, effortlessly combines precision plumbing with modern HVAC technology, and always keeps safety and customer satisfaction at the forefront of every job.
• A reliable, self-motivated team player with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a flexible, punctual approach to changing project needs, workloads, and site travel.
• A forward-thinking professional who naturally looks for ways to improve daily quality and efficiency, supports sustainable, waste-reducing working practices, and collaborates with colleagues to maintain high standards across all projects.

Benefits

• Good pay: competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus overtime opportunities (Monday-Saturday)
• Gear provided: full corporate workwear, top-quality tools, and high-end PPE
• Our yard setup: a free parking on-site; a dynamic yard with specialized, well-lit modular workstations. You’ll be moving between indoor fabrication and the outdoor yard, working with a supportive, down-to-earth management team.
• Time for yourself: 21 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
• Stability you can count on: Company Pension Scheme and a secure, long-term role within a steadily growing business
• Family & wellbeing: enhanced maternity/paternity benefits (subject to qualifying period) to look after you and your family; access to the sauna on the yard.
• Skills development: ongoing training and professional development to keep your qualifications sharp
• Work opportunities: building a wide range of innovative, high-quality modular building projects

Health & Safety

We treat Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems seriously, having ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45000 certification. We are looking for professional team members who naturally respect workshop and construction sites rules, follow procedures, commit to continuous improvement, and look out for their colleagues.