Plumber

Location Taunton
Job type Contract
Salary £17.72 - 17.72 per hour
Consultant Robbie Brooks
Call 0333 7000 020
Reference 213860

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Plumber based in Taunton.

Pay Rate: £17.72 per hour (assignment rate)

Contract: Locum, 3-Months

Hours: Full-time 

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
  • Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
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  • Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
  • Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend that works in Plumbing and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.
  • Professional Development: Working as a locum in Plumber provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Main Duties:

  • Work to a high standard and provide excellent customer service, ensuring jobs are completed right the first time and within specified timescales.
  • Identify work required to resolve issues, including determining necessary parts and materials.
  • Measure and order appropriate stock for each job, ensuring correct imprest van stock is maintained and reviewed regularly.
  • Perform welding, brazing, leadwork, and repairs to domestic hot and cold-water supplies, as well as clearance and repairs to soil and associated pipework.
  • Fix leaks and maintain pipework as required, acting as a subject matter expert in water and drainage systems.
  • Install new hot and cold-water systems, drainage, and specialist equipment, coordinating with trade colleagues and tenants.
  • Design new kitchens and bathrooms, collaborating with tenants and representative officers.
  • Remove existing kitchens and bathrooms, completing associated remedial work.
  • Update and complete initial 'first-fix' pipework for new installations, and carry out second fix of sinks, toilets, baths, radiators, and associated remedial work.
  • Manage and coordinate all new water mains installations throughout the authority.
  • Organize repairs of water mains due to low pressure, poor water quality, or other issues reported by tenants.
  • Prepare method statements and provide detailed mapping of existing utilities for external contractors.
  • Carry out tasks and projects independently, taking accountability for work quality and quantity.

Requirements of the Plumber:

  • Proven experience in plumbing and maintenance roles.
  • Strong technical skills in welding, brazing, leadwork, and repairs.
  • Knowledge of water and drainage systems, with the ability to act as a subject matter expert.
  • Experience in installing new water systems, kitchens, bathrooms, and specialist equipment.
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and tenants.
  • Organisational skills to plan and manage workload efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining accountability for work quality and quantity.

Contact:
This Plumber job is advertised by Robbie Brooks; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.

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Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.