Self-Employed Site Plumber - Immediate Start in Kent, Maidstone

Self-Employed Site Plumber – Immediate Start

Location: Ashford, Kent

Contract: Self-employed subcontractor

Project: Plumbing and heating installation across 20 new-build flats

Payment: £230 per day or agreed price-work rates

CIS: Payments are subject to CIS deductions where applicable

Start date: Immediate

The role

Heated Mechanical Services is looking for an experienced self-employed site plumber for an immediate start on a 20-unit construction project in Ashford.

The role involves installing complete plumbing and heating systems, including communal risers and run-outs serving individual flats. Work must be completed in accordance with construction drawings, specifications, site programmes and applicable regulations.

Applicants must be experienced site plumbers who can work independently, maintain a high standard of workmanship and complete installations within agreed timescales.

Scope of work

• Installation of communal plumbing and heating risers.
• Installation of run-outs from communal risers to individual flats.
• Installation of hot and cold-water pipework.
• Installation of heating pipework and associated components.
• First-fix and second-fix plumbing.
• Air source heat pump system installation.
• Hot-water cylinder installation.
• Installation of sanitary ware, including toilets, basins, baths and showers.
• Pressure testing, flushing and checking completed pipework.
• Identifying and reporting defects, clashes or specification issues.
• Working from drawings, specifications and site instructions.
• Coordinating with site management and other trades.
• Maintaining clean, safe and organised working areas.
• Completing work to the required programme and quality standards.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.

Essential requirements

• Available to start immediately.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Own suitable hand and power tools.
• Proven experience completing plumbing and heating installations on construction sites.
• Experience installing communal risers and run-outs for flats.
• Experience with first-fix and second-fix plumbing.
• Ability to install hot, cold and heating pipework.
• Ability to read and work accurately from construction drawings.
• Ability to work independently and achieve programme targets.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Reliable transport to the Ashford site.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable experience

• Air source heat pump installations.
• Unvented hot-water cylinder installations, ideally supported by a current G3 qualification.
• New-build residential and apartment projects.
• Communal plumbing and heating systems.
• Price-work contracts.
• Installation of complete plumbing packages across multiple flats.

Subcontractor requirements

The successful subcontractor may be required to provide:

• UTR and CIS details.
• Evidence of relevant qualifications and experience.
• Public liability insurance.
• References from previous site-based plumbing projects.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment.

Payment

The role is available at a gross day rate of £230 per day , subject to CIS deductions where applicable.

Alternatively, price work is available , with rates and the scope of each work package agreed before commencement. Subcontractors will be required to submit accurate invoices in accordance with the agreed payment schedule.

What we offer

• Immediate start.
• Choice of a £230 day rate or agreed price-work rates.
• A substantial 20-unit residential project.
• Clearly defined packages of work.
• Ongoing work subject to performance, quality and project requirements.
• Support from the Heated Mechanical Services site and project team.

How to apply

Please send your CV, including details of your plumbing qualifications, site experience and immediate availability, to recruitement@heatedservices.co.uk.

Alternatively, call 01622 278 857 to discuss the position.

Please confirm that you hold a valid CSCS card, have your own tools and are registered under the CIS.