Self-Employed Site Plumber

Heated Mechanical Services; Town of Ashford (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced self-employed site plumber for an immediate start on a 20-unit Ashford project. Role involves installing complete plumbing and heating systems, including communal risers and run-outs to flats, working to drawings, specs and site programmes.

Must have CSCS card and be able to work independently with high workmanship standards and within timescales. CIS deductions apply and price-work options available.

Qualifications

• Immediate start available.
• CSCS card required.
• Own suitable hand and power tools.
• Proven experience on construction sites.
• Experience installing communal risers and run-outs.
• Experience with first-fix and second-fix plumbing.
• Ability to read and work from drawings.
• Reliable transport to Ashford site, UK.

Responsibilities

• Install communal plumbing and heating risers.
• Install run-outs from risers to flats.
• Install hot/cold/ heating pipework and components.
• Carry out first-fix and second-fix plumbing.
• Install air source heat pump systems and hot-water cylinders.
• Install sanitary ware and fittings.
• Pressure test and flush completed pipework.
• Identify defects and report clashes or specs.
• Work from drawings and site instructions.
• Coordinate with site management and other trades.

Skills

Read construction drawings

Work independently

Health and safety awareness

Education

CSCS card

Right to work in UK

Tools

Tools: hand and power tools

Job description

Self-Employed Site Plumber – Immediate Start

Location: Ashford, Kent
Contract: Self-employed subcontractor
Project: Plumbing and heating installation across 20 new-build flats
Payment: £230 per day or agreed price-work rates
CIS: Payments are subject to CIS deductions where applicable
Start date: Immediate

The role

Heated Mechanical Services is looking for an experienced self-employed site plumber for an immediate start on a 20-unit construction project in Ashford.

The role involves installing complete plumbing and heating systems, including communal risers and run-outs serving individual flats. Work must be completed 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 communal plumbing and heating risers.
• Installation of run-outs from communal risers to individual flats.
• 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 installing communal risers and run-outs for flats.
• 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 Ashford 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 and apartment projects.
• Communal plumbing and heating systems.
• Price-work contracts.
• Installation of complete plumbing packages across multiple flats.

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 20-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.

Please confirm that you hold a valid CSCS card, have your own tools and are registered under the CIS.