
Posted 21 days ago
Plumber
PlymouthOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems across construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
About this role
Plessey are looking to recruit an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our Construction & Maintenance Team. The role will support refurbishment projects as well as carry out day-to-day plumbing maintenance across our facilities. The successful candidate will help ensure all plumbing systems are safe, compliant, and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair works across refurbishment and construction projects.
- Support day-to-day plumbing maintenance tasks across site.
- Install, repair, and maintain pipework, drainage, sanitary ware, and water systems.
- Diagnose and rectify plumbing faults efficiently.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with current regulations and company standards.
- Assist with testing, commissioning, and inspections where required.
- Work closely with other trades and members of the construction team.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
- Follow all health & safety procedures and site rules.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating, City & Guilds in Plumbing, or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Proven experience as a plumber in construction, refurbishment, commercial, or maintenance environments.
- Experience or exposure to LPHW/MPHW plant and good knowledge of hot and cold water systems, drainage, and general plumbing services.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality workmanship and attention to detail.
- Understanding of health & safety requirements, including safe isolation, dynamic risk assessments, PPE use, and permit-to-work systems.
- Able to respond to emergencies such as leaks, bursts, flooding, or contamination events.
- Supports water efficiency, spill prevention, and waste minimisation initiatives.
- Reliable, punctual, professional, and flexible to changing workload demands.
- Effective communicator, able to coordinate work around production schedules.
- Works well independently and as part of a team; methodical, calm under pressure, and customer-focused.
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Private medical & dental insurance
- 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Free onsite meals
- Onsite gym
Skills
Drainage SystemsDynamic Risk AssessmentsFault FindingHealth And Safety ComplianceHot And Cold Water SystemsLPHW/MPHW PlantPermit-to-work SystemsPipework InstallationPlumbing InstallationPlumbing MaintenancePlumbing RepairPPE UseSafe IsolationSanitary WareSpill PreventionWater EfficiencyWater Systems
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