At a Glance
- Tasks: Fix plumbing issues, conduct water audits, and promote eco-friendly practices.
- Company: Join South East Water, a leader in sustainable water solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks holiday, flexible leave, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customers' lives while promoting water conservation.
- Qualifications: Level 2 City and Guild Plumbing Qualification and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 38900 - 38900 £ per year.
Do you have a talent for plumbing and a passion for water conservation? Are you looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact on customers' lives and contribute to a sustainable future? We're looking for a friendly and skilled Waterlink Plumber to join our team covering the Kent region. In this varied role, you'll be the go-to person for all things plumbing – from fixing leaky pipes and replacing old systems to keeping internal plumbing running smoothly.
You'll also be a water-saving champion, conducting Water Efficiency Audits, installing devices that help customers conserve water, and sharing your best tips on how they can also save money and be more eco-friendly. You'll help us keep track of how things are going by reporting on your progress and customer interactions. We also need your keen eye to assist with exciting new projects, reviewing plans and visiting sites to help us figure out costs. You'll even get to lend a hand in making sure our plumbing projects run safely and efficiently, working alongside our contractors and in-house team. Customer happiness is important to us, so you'll always make sure every customer interaction is a positive one. You'll also be part of our Waterlink Plumbing standby team, providing emergency assistance out and about when it's most needed.
Main Responsibilities:
- To take detailed records of the works for cost, measurement and quality.
- To produce detailed accurate records of as built details for completed schemes.
- To assist in the supervision of site work including responsibility for the quality of workmanship, health, safety, programme compliance, cost efficiency and customer/client liaison.
- Confidently explain to customers what work is being carried out ensuring the customer is being left with peace of mind.
- Ensure that the team understands customer needs, managing their expectations and dealing with queries and complaints fairly.
- Work as part of the Waterlink team assisting both office and field team functions when required, including other geographical areas as and when required.
- Put forward innovative ways of solving internal/external Customer Side Leak repairs by seeking the appropriate information and/or other methods of assessment.
- Deal with issues that arise in an effective manner seeking help when required.
- Implement plumbing works whilst ensuring work is carried out in accordance with best practice and complies with all relevant regulations.
- Ensure that quality, environmental and Health and Safety policies are considered on every project and works are routinely audited to ensure standards are maintained.
You'll need:
- Level 2 City and Guild Plumbing Qualification.
- Strong operational and industry knowledge and experience is essential.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Benefits package:
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
- Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance.
- Wellbeing related benefits.
What can you expect from your recruitment?
To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!
South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.
Compensation package: up to £38,900 p.a. (dependent on experience) (Additionally, £7500 average Standby Rota and Overtime earnings approx p.a.)
Waterlink Plumbing Technician (Kent Region) in Aylesford employer: South East Water Limited
South East Water Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire. With a commitment to technical excellence and innovation, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, a supportive environment, and a competitive shift allowance, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of microbiology.
