Details:
- Salary: £33,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Southcote Reading
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Plumber to join our installation team. In this role, you will handle traditional plumbing, pipework, and heating upgrades, working directly alongside a specialist Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installer. While you do not need to be a certified heat pump expert, you will play a crucial role in preparing properties, upgrading distribution systems (radiators and underfloor heating), and connecting the plumbing infrastructure that makes renewable energy systems function perfectly.
Key Responsibilities
Collaboration & Heat Pump Support:
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System Preparation: Work alongside a specialist installer to prepare properties for ASHP integration, including running low-loss header pipework and installing buffer tanks or unvented cylinders.
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Heating Upgrades: Remove old boilers and upgrade existing radiators, valves, and pipework to larger sizes suitable for low-temperature renewable heating systems.
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Underfloor Heating: Assist with or lead the installation of underfloor heating (UFH) manifolds and pipe loops where required.
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System Flushes: Power-flush and chemically treat existing heating circuits to ensure they are pristine before the new heat pump is commissioned.
General Plumbing Duties:
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Install, repair, and maintain standard domestic plumbing systems (waste pipes, hot/cold water feeds, sanitaryware).
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Ensure all plumbing fabrications and pipe runs are neat, well-insulated, and compliant with current building regulations.
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Maintain a safe, clean, and professional working environment on-site.
Required Skills & Experience
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in domestic plumbing and heating installations.
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Skills: Exceptional copper pipe soldering, pressing, and routing skills. Experience with heating system layouts and zone valves is essential.
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Qualifications:
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NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent portfolio of experience).
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Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems (G3) certification is highly desirable.
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Attributes: A strong team player who communicates well and is eager to learn about the mechanical side of renewable energy integration.
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Driver's License: Valid, clean driving license.
Preferred (But Not Essential) Qualifications
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Prior exposure to or basic awareness of low-temperature heating system principles.
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WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) certificate.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary based on experience (£33,000 – £35,000).
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Company van and fuel card.
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A great opportunity to transition into the green energy sector and learn heat pump installation on the job from certified experts.
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Company pension and paid time off.
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Standard power tools and equipment provided