Water Efficiency Plumber in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary Band: £28 - £30k subject to experience. Attractive bonus up to £200 per month.

Full Time - 40-hour weeks

Equipment: Vehicle (van), smart phone, associated equipment.

Overview

We are the UK leaders in water efficiency and demand management. We provide services to many of the major water utility companies and their customers, providing professional support services assisting to manage water demand and losses.

We currently require plumbers to build on our excellent team of Home Water Efficiency experts across Sheffield and Doncaster. We require enthusiastic, passionate, and talented people to join the team within one of our flagship contracts in Yorkshire. The successful candidates must be an enthusiastic communicator who is able to engage with customers across the spectrum.

If you’re interested in sustainability, technology and practical working, send in a copy of your CV.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be given a company van and will be carrying out the following throughout South Yorkshire:

• Leaking Toilets: You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing leaking toilets referred to you by our water efficiency team, in both domestic and commercial environments. Tasks will include general maintenance, fault diagnosis, replacing defective parts, and ensuring toilets operate efficiently.
• Urinal Controls: You will inspect urinals to determine whether they are uncontrolled. If so, you will install a urinal control fitting. If a control is already present, you will assess whether it is functioning correctly, and if found to be faulty, replace it with a new Hydrocell unit. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential to ensure efficient and compliant water use.
• Water Efficiency Checks: You will visit homes and small to medium-sized businesses (e.g. shops, cafés, offices) that are interested in reducing water use and saving money. Your role will involve conducting water efficiency audits, assessing plumbing fixtures, measuring flow rates, identifying leaks, and installing water-saving devices where necessary. You will also take meter readings and input vital data into our system using provided IT equipment. As a water-saving expert, you’ll offer practical advice, promote innovative technologies, and most importantly, deliver an outstanding, meaningful service.

General

This role requires strong problem-solving skills and a meticulous approach to identifying the root causes of leaks and delivering effective solutions. Please note: This position does not involve structural repairs, carpentry, or work on surrounding floors, walls, tiles, or other affected surfaces. Your focus will be exclusively on the plumbing components of the toilet system. You will represent us and our water company clients with professionalism, expertise, and confidence. This role is ideal for individuals committed to tackling climate and sustainability challenges.

Main Duties:

• Visiting domestic & commercial properties, liaising with customers and occupants.
• Providing water saving guidance and behavioural change advice.
• Fitting the recommended water saving items.
• Fixing leaking toilets.
• Data inputting into My Water app and other specialist tools, using dedicated software for data capture via smartphone/tablet as well as MS Office.
• Assist Project Manager and planning team to deliver the best service in the industry (we have 95% satisfaction rating).
• Occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing NVQ
• National Water Hygiene The Blue Card preferred although training will be provided

Education: GCSEs including Maths and English

Full UK driving licence: essential

Interested in this Water Efficiency Plumber role? Apply now with your updated CV.