Plumbing Technician 

Harlow, Watford, Enfield, Romford

Salary £32,000 - £36,000 pa

37.5 hours per week/ 8-10 hour shifts (days)

Role Description

This is a full-time role for an Experienced Plumber covering Romford, Watford, Enfield and Harlow. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Excellent time management to ensure works are carried out at and within the scheduled timings.
• Liaising with client/site personnel with regards to work progress/issues & ensuring these are communicated to the office immediately.
• Ability to work alone and/or project manage/lead a team of engineers.
• Conduct remedial pre start surveys to identify scope, materials and requirements to deliver in line with budgeted cost – working with sales to prices accurately
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance & remedial / plumbing related tasks for the adequate control of Legionella bacteria;

-            Temperature monitoring of water services (plant and distribution)

-            Shower clean / descaling

-            Water services plant inspection (i.e. cold-water storage tanks, calorifiers etc.)

-            Thermostatic mixer valve inspection, servicing and installations

-            Water sampling for microbiological analysis

-            Clean and disinfection of water systems

-            Dead Leg removals

-            Hot & Cold-Water Storage Modifications Revision

-            Installation of various valve types

-            Copper and Steel pipework modifications and soldering

-            Various other plumbing related work on hot and cold-water systems

• Strong technical knowledge on hot and cold domestic water systems
• Ability to look beyond the scope of works to identify potential non-conformances and liaise internally for potential cross/upselling.
• Support the sales department with generating accurate and cost affective quotes for remedial / plumbing related tasks – taking into account labour and material requirements.
• Organising appropriate equipment necessary for the tasks in hand, and ensuring all equipment is functional and within calibration limits
• In conjunction with the Stores/Workshop Manager, is responsible for ensuring that all general and specialised equipment is maintained in a serviceable condition. Ensuring that where equipment is unserviceable due to ‘fair wear and tear’ it is replaced, and where deficiencies occur, or damage to equipment occurs through individual negligence/carelessness, the matter is reported to the Head of Surveying for investigation.
• Arrange travel where necessary, to and from clients’ sites
• Carry out assigned tasks in accordance to company method statements and procedures
• All site findings and recommendations to be recorded in full, via the use of a Digital Compliance System.
• Representing the company and promoting a professional image in the marketplace, as well as setting a good example to others.
• Ensuring adherence to company procedures.
• Training other members of the surveying team when required (internal & external).
• To act in accordance with the Company Code of Conduct (Ref: POL037) at all times when engaged on Company duties, in any capacity and at any location.
• Although not a budget holder, they are responsible for ensuring that their job is completed within the allotted costs.

Essential:

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 Plumbing (at a minimum)
• At least 2 years’ experience as a qualified plumber
• Must have a Full UK driving licence
• Must be located in commutable distance to Harlow, Enfield, Romford, Watford
• Experience in working on both commercial and domestic properties

Desirable:

• Legionella Awareness (City and Guilds accredited is preferred)

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