Technical Plumbing Engineer

Example Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Overnight incentive/allowance

22 days + bank holidays

Birthday off

Ongoing training and development

Varied technical work

Job summary

Example Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Technical Plumbing Engineer to deliver plumbing and Water Hygiene remedial works across client sites. This role involves diagnosis, fault finding, system upgrades and compliance tasks within a regulated environment, with independence to manage on-site projects.

Applicants should have proven plumbing or remedial experience, strong problem-solving skills, and knowledge of hot and cold water systems.

Qualifications

• Experience within plumbing, remedial plumbing or maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of hot and cold water systems.
• Experience carrying out pipework modifications, repairs and upgrades.
• Experience working within plant rooms and technical environments.
• Strong understanding of plumbing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plumbing and Water Hygiene remedial works across client sites.
• Carry out pipework modifications, valve replacements and system upgrades.
• Diagnose faults, leaks and non-compliant plumbing installations.
• Identify remedial solutions and complete works to a high standard.
• Complete modifications to hot and cold water systems and associated works.
• Support water tank cleaning, disinfection and system flushing.

Skills

Proven plumbing experience

Fault finding

Problem solving

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Plumbing, or equivalent

G3 Unvented qualification – desirable

Clean & Disinfection of Hot & Cold Water Systems – desirable

Confined Space Awareness – desirable

Job description

Technical Plumbing Engineer

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with an established and growing specialist within the Water Hygiene and compliance sector, who is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Plumbing Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced plumber who enjoys the technical and problem-solving side of the trade and is looking to develop their career within the Water Hygiene and Legionella compliance industry.

The position will involve carrying out a variety of plumbing remedial works, system improvements and Water Hygiene-related projects across client sites. You'll be trusted to work independently, diagnose problems and deliver high-quality solutions while being supported by an experienced and growing team.

For someone coming from a strong plumbing or remedial background, this offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge and develop further within a specialist and highly regulated industry.

The Role

As a Technical Plumbing Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering plumbing and Water Hygiene remedial works across a variety of client sites.

• Carrying out plumbing remedial works including pipework modifications, valve replacements and system upgrades
• Diagnosing faults, leaks and non-compliant plumbing installations
• Identifying appropriate remedial solutions and completing works to a high standard
• Carrying out modifications and improvements to hot and cold water systems
• Supporting and undertaking water tank cleaning and disinfection works
• Carrying out system flushing and associated Water Hygiene works
• Applying the correct control measures and disinfection procedures
• Working from Legionella Risk Assessments, method statements and site instructions
• Identifying remedial requirements and completing necessary corrective works
• Working within plant rooms and other technical environments
• Completing accurate service records, reports and certification
• Communicating professionally with clients, supervisors and other site personnel
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and industry standards

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a practical and technically capable plumber who is confident working independently and solving problems on site.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience within plumbing, remedial plumbing or maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Good knowledge of hot and cold water systems
• Experience carrying out pipework modifications, repairs and upgrades
• Experience working within plant rooms and technical environments
• A strong understanding of plumbing compliance
• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently
• A professional and client-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail
• A full UK driving licence

Water Hygiene Experience

Previous Water Hygiene or Legionella experience would be a significant advantage, although we’re particularly interested in speaking with technically strong plumbers who have the right transferable experience.

Experience or knowledge in any of the following would be beneficial:

• Water Hygiene and Legionella control
• ACOP L8 and HSG274
• Hot and cold water systems
• Water tank cleaning and disinfection
• System flushing
• Remedial works following Legionella Risk Assessments
• Water system compliance

Qualifications

Ideally, you’ll hold:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Plumbing, or equivalent
• G3 Unvented qualification – desirable
• Clean & Disinfection of Hot & Cold Water Systems – desirable
• Confined Space Awareness – desirable

What's On Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing organisation that can offer ongoing work, stability and further professional development.

The package includes:

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary
• Company vehicle provided
• Overnight incentive/allowance for projects requiring overnight stays
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave increases by 1 additional day for each year of service, up to 25 days
• Your birthday off – fully paid
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to further develop within the Water Hygiene and Legionella industry
• Supportive and growing team environment
• Varied technical work across a range of client sites