Trainee Plumber – Customer-Side Leakage

Job Title: Trainee Plumber – Leak Detection & Customer-Side Leakage Location: Oxfordshire (Field-Based) Salary: Competitive Salary + Overtime + Company Vehicle + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Overview: Our client is seeking a motivated and hands-on Trainee Plumber to join their specialist leak detection team operating across Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your plumbing career in a vital area of the water industry, focusing on customer-side leakage. You’ll receive full training to locate and repair underground leaks on private water supplies and carry out essential pipework replacements. Key Responsibilities: * Attend domestic and commercial properties to identify and locate water leaks on customer-side pipework. * Use specialist leak detection tools such as listening sticks, acoustic equipment, pressure testers, and tracer gas. * Excavate, repair, and replace external water supply pipework, ensuring a high standard of workmanship. * Maintain accurate records of work completed using handheld devices or manual documentation. * Deliver a professional and courteous service to customers, keeping them informed throughout the process. * Work collaboratively with experienced engineers and take part in ongoing training and development. * Adhere to health and safety regulations, including safe digging practices and site risk assessments. Requirements: * A genuine interest in plumbing and utilities. * Previous experience or basic knowledge in plumbing (desirable but not essential). * Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. * A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and work as part of a team. * Good communication and customer service skills. * Full UK driving licence (essential). * Must be based in or able to commute throughout Oxfordshire. Desirable Qualifications (Not Essential): * NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or currently undertaking training. * CSCS Card or EUSR Water Hygiene Card. * Experience with drainage or leak detection equipment. What We Offer: * Full training and ongoing support in leak detection and pipe repair. * Career progression into fully qualified plumbing or technical roles. * Competitive salary with regular overtime and performance incentives. * Company van, fuel card, and uniform (after training/probation period). * 20 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, and other benefits. How to Apply: If you’re eager to start a rewarding career in plumbing and leak detection, and want to work with a company that values development and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. #Plumbing #Plumber #Leakage #Leakdetection #Utilities #Construction #Engineering