Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Sheffield South Yorkshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Technical Plumbing Engineer
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with an established and growing specialist within the Water Hygiene and compliance sector, who is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Plumbing Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced plumber who enjoys the technical and problem-solving side of the trade and is looking to develop their career within the Water Hygiene and Legionella compliance industry.
The position will involve carrying out a variety of plumbing remedial works, system improvements and Water Hygiene-related projects across client sites. You'll be trusted to work independently, diagnose problems and deliver high-quality solutions while being supported by an experienced and growing team.
For someone coming from a strong plumbing or remedial background, this offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge and develop further within a specialist and highly regulated industry.
The Role
As a Technical Plumbing Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering plumbing and Water Hygiene remedial works across a variety of client sites.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out plumbing remedial works including pipework modifications, valve replacements and system upgrades
Diagnosing faults, leaks and non-compliant plumbing installations
Identifying appropriate remedial solutions and completing works to a high standard
Carrying out modifications and improvements to hot and cold water systems
Supporting and undertaking water tank cleaning and disinfection works
Carrying out system flushing and associated Water Hygiene works
Applying the correct control measures and disinfection procedures
Working from Legionella Risk Assessments, method statements and site instructions
Identifying remedial requirements and completing necessary corrective works
Working within plant rooms and other technical environments
Completing accurate service records, reports and certification
Communicating professionally with clients, supervisors and other site personnel
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and industry standards
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a practical and technically capable plumber who is confident working independently and solving problems on site.
You'll ideally have:
Proven experience within plumbing, remedial plumbing or maintenance
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
Good knowledge of hot and cold water systems
Experience carrying out pipework modifications, repairs and upgrades
Experience working within plant rooms and technical environments
A strong understanding of plumbing compliance
The ability to manage your own workload and work independently
A professional and client-focused approach
Strong attention to detail
A full UK driving licence
Water Hygiene Experience
Previous Water Hygiene or Legionella experience would be a significant advantage, although we're particularly interested in speaking with technically strong plumbers who have the right transferable experience.
Experience or knowledge in any of the following would be beneficial:
Water Hygiene and Legionella control
ACOP L8 and HSG274
Hot and cold water systems
Water tank cleaning and disinfection
System flushing
Remedial works following Legionella Risk Assessments
Water system compliance
Qualifications
Ideally, you'll hold:
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Plumbing, or equivalent
G3 Unvented qualification – desirable
Clean & Disinfection of Hot & Cold Water Systems – desirable
Confined Space Awareness – desirable
What's On Offer?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing organisation that can offer ongoing work, stability and further professional development.
The package includes:
£35,000 – £40,000 salary
Company vehicle provided
Overnight incentive/allowance for projects requiring overnight stays
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual leave increases by 1 additional day for each year of service, up to 25 days
Your birthday off – fully paid
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to further develop within the Water Hygiene and Legionella industry
Supportive and growing team environment
Varied technical work across a range of client sites
If you're an experienced Plumber, Remedial Plumber or Water Hygiene Engineer looking for a role that offers variety, technical challenges and the opportunity to develop further within the Water Hygiene industry, Example Recruitment Group would love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation and further information about this fantastic opportunity