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About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Plumbers – Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital

We are recruiting experienced Plumbers to join our multi-skilled construction team working on the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital project. As part of our national talent pool, you'll play a key role delivering mechanical building services installations to the highest standard on a major healthcare construction project.

This role forms part of our national talent pool. Where you are required to work away from home, lodgings are costs paid as part of the working rule agreement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out a Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) at the beginning of each day and on any task change
• Attend, contribute to and implement the safety and health guidance from Toolbox Talks (TBT) and Daily Action Briefs (DAB)
• Install to design drawings and contract specifications, working to exacting quality standards
• Keep working areas free of waste and safe to work in
• Ensure materials are available to the wider trade team through the site supervisor
• Demonstrate correct and safe use of site tools and equipment
• Work to the disciplines of the project's plans and schedules
• Support and guide apprentices and less experienced operatives where required
• Undertake any other duties that reasonably occur on site

What You'll Need to Bring

• In-depth knowledge of the Plumbing trade to Craftsman/Technician Level 3, in line with PJIB/BESA standards of training
• Relevant VQ Level 3 qualification in Plumbing, in line with recognised industry standards
• Ideally 5+ years' Building Services construction site experience in a project-based environment
• Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental systems and procedures
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• A positive, proactive approach and a strong focus on health and safety
• Good general standard of education (GCSE level Maths, English and ICT desirable)
• IPAF Preferable

Rate of Pay & Working Arrangements

Plumber (PJIB Working Rule Agreement): £16.71 per hour

Advanced Plumber (PJIB Working Rule Agreement): £19.46 per hour

Rate applied dependent on experience and qualifications

37.5-hour contracted working week; overtime rates apply for all hours worked above this — there is a lot of overtime available on this project

Site hours are generally 07:30–18:00 Monday to Thursday, with a half day on Friday

This role forms part of our national talent pool. Where you are required to work away from home, lodgings are fully covered by Dalkia.

Our Values

• People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing
• Better Together – A collaborative team
• Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success
• Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.