Water Hygiene Fitter/Plumber

IWS Water Hygiene; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water hygiene company is seeking a Water Hygiene Fitter/Plumber for a field-based role. Responsibilities include plumbing, remedial works, and planned maintenance with a focus on ensuring safety and technical standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong plumbing background and relevant qualifications, along with a valid UK driving license. This position offers competitive pay, a company vehicle, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van for business use

Training and development opportunities

Company pension

Employee discount

Flexitime

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Referral programme

24/7 remote GP access

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing of domestic water systems, including dead leg removal.
• Experience with TMV servicing and C&D of cold water storage tanks.
• Experience in using a Tablet PC for updating and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Complete remedial and small project works as instructed.
• Conduct plumbing, tank replacements, and planned maintenance.
• Assess jobs and contribute to planning labor and materials.
• Conduct risk assessments and report hazards.

Skills

Excellent work history in plumbing

Experience of planned and remedial maintenance

Full and valid UK Driving Licence

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

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

Job description

Job Title Water Hygiene Fitter/Plumber

Location Greater London (field based)

Package From £29,594.66 depending on experience

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.

As a Water Hygiene Fitter / Plumber you will be hard working, organised and have untiring attention to detail. This is a field based role requiring you to travel each day and stop away on occasion. You will be responsible for meeting quality, technical and safety standards, hitting performance and punctuality targets and producing accurate and timely service reports.

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 on-line 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

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

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

Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the above and all or part of the details below.

• 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

What You’ll Get In Return

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £29,594.66 depending on experience

• 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
• 24/7 remote GP access