Plumber\'s Mate

Place of Employment: Mobile Worker - You will be required to travel to various locations across the UK as necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

Salary: £12.21 - £13.00 per hour (£25,396 - £27,040 per annum)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week)

Recruitment Requirements: This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and employment references.

Summary of Duties

• To assist with boiler, plumbing, and drainage installations, maintenance, and repairs across domestic and commercial properties, ensuring high-quality performance and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnosing plumbing issues and supporting the team in delivering effective solutions.
• Work alongside experienced plumbers and team leaders to learn techniques and industry best practices.
• Carry out responsive maintenance, servicing, and repairs to plumbing systems, pipework, and fixtures as instructed.
• Protect clients' property and furnishings at all times.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with current regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Comply with all site-specific rules and regulations.
• Follow a cost-effective approach when sourcing materials.
• Keep all mandatory training up to date and undertake additional training as required.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and return daily task information promptly.
• When provided with a company vehicle, ensure it is used responsibly and in line with company policies.
• Maintain all company property - including vehicle, uniform, tools, and equipment - in good working order.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, the employee handbook, and all Health & Safety requirements.

Person Specification

• Minimum 1 year of plumbing experience, preferably within the commercial sector.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• High level of motivation, with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable, including willingness to travel across the West Midlands and further when required.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed (paid at overtime rates).
• Professional, positive attitude when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.
• Effective communication skills with tenants, clients, and members of the public.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications Required

• Completed recognised plumbing apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing City & Guilds Plumbing qualification (or equivalent).

Benefits

• Salary review after successful completion of probation.
• Paid door-to-door travel (minus 30 minutes travel time and 1-hour lunch per day).
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Company health plan (Vitality).
• Company commercial vehicle (with fuel card and M6 toll tag).
• Company mobile phone.
• Company expense card.
• Power tools provided.
• Company clothing, PPE, and boots allowance.