Water Hygiene Fitter/Plumber

Integrated Water Services (Water Hygiene) IWS WH; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A water hygiene service provider is seeking a Water Hygiene Fitter/Plumber in Coatbridge. The role involves plumbing tasks, planned maintenance, and risk assessments, requiring excellent plumbing skills and a valid UK driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits including training and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van

Training opportunities

Company pension

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Excellent work history in plumbing of domestic water systems.
• Experience in the Water Hygiene industry, including TMV servicing.
• Ability to lead jobs and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete plumbing, tank replacements, and remedial works.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe work completion.
• Provide timely and detailed service reports.

Skills

Plumbing of domestic water systems

Carrying out planned and remedial maintenance

Ability to work on own initiative

Full and valid UK Driving Licence

Education

Recognised plumbing qualification (C&G, NVQ Level 2)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Water Hygiene Fitter/Plumber

Location: Coatbridge (field based)

Package: From £28,572

Travel: This role is site based and will require daily travel

Reporting daily to the Remedial's Manager, the Water Hygiene Fitter/Plumber will be responsible for completing primarily remedial and small project works; but also planned maintenance when workloads dictate.

Who we are

IWS Water Hygiene (WH), is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. IWS (WH) provides services in all aspects of water hygiene and legionella control including legionella risk assessments into the public sector, utility companies, industrial, commercial and retail customers.

IWS (WH) has offices throughout the UK and work is undertaken the length and breadth of the country. IWS (WH) is a successful, growing company that is looking for talented employees who want to work in an environment that is challenging and rewarding.

About the role

• Plumbing, tank replacements and remedial works as instructed and in accordance with current standards
• Planned maintenance when workload dictates
• Assessment of jobs in advance, and contribute to the planning of labour and materials necessary to complete the works successfully
• Risk assessments and ensure work is completed safely. You will also report accidents, hazards and near misses.
• Fault finding and the identification of solutions to problems
• The role of Leading Hand when working together in a team
• Timely and detailed service reports including upkeep of online records
• Regular customer communications including planning, and pre and post job reviews.

Training

• As a Water Hygiene Fitter/Plumber you will receive a personalised training and development plan, including:
• Legionella Awareness
• H&S Training including Asbestos Awareness, WaH, COSHH and Manual Handling
• IFS Mobile Tablet
• Online Report Tracker System

Career progression

As an experienced and successful Water Hygiene Fitter you will gain access to further career opportunities within the company, including:

• Supervisor
• Account Manager
• Operations Manager

What you’ll need

Essential Skills

• Excellent work history in plumbing of domestic water systems, including removal of dead legs and working with copper and plastic pipework
• Experience of carrying out planned and remedial maintenance work within the Water Hygiene industry, including TMV servicing and C&D of cold water storage tanks.
• Ability to work on own initiative and lead jobs when required.
• Full and valid UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

• A recognised plumbing qualification, for example C&G, NVQ Level 2 or higher
• Experience of installing or servicing Softeners, RO or CL02 equipment
• An unvented water heater qualification
• Experience of using a Tablet PC to receive, update and report on Work Orders

Licence/Certification

• a full valid driving licence (required)
• level 2 or higher plumbing (required)

What you’ll get in return

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 40 Hour week plus overtime
• Business use of a fully funded and equipped Company van
• Training and the opportunity to develop within a growing business
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme