Plumber/Pipe Fitter

Austin Fraser; Stafford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000

Job description

Plumber/Pipe Fitter

Are you an experienced Plumber/Pipe Fitter with a strong understanding of mechanical building services installations? If so, read on…

Our Company

Gilks have provided commercial electrical and mechanical installation, maintenance, test and inspection services to customers nationally for over 60 years, and have built a solid reputation based on trust and innovation. Our contracted work extends across several sectors, including NHS, Education, Care Homes, Health, Construction, and Defence. With an extensive client base, we are still proud to provide the flexibility and excellence in customer service and support of an independent business, whilst having the expertise and capabilities to manage and work within major contracts.

We invest significantly into training and developing both new and experienced talent.

The Role

Working in sites around the North-West and Midlands, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of services by delivering planned and reactive maintenance to an agreed programme, budget, and quality within the company's operational targets.

Your duties will include:

1. Carrying out planned installation and maintenance including plant rooms, schools, offices, and hospitals.
2. Assisting sub-contractors where necessary, monitoring repairs, or providing assistance where required.
3. Inspections, troubleshooting and repairs to mechanical plant.
4. Installation of plant and components such as boilers, pumps, valves, etc.
5. Installation pipework to include safe isolation of systems, repairs, and modification.
6. To carry out repairs within communal areas to radiators, valves, and pipework.
7. To have knowledge of communal ventilation systems and ability to carry out the necessary maintenance and repair of these systems.
8. To have knowledge of cold-water booster systems, operation, and repair.

Our Requirements

1. In date CSCS card, NVQ L2 & L3 in heating and ventilation OR L2 & L3 in plumbing.
2. Commercial gas qualified preferred.
3. Plumbing and pipework skills, copper, steel including pipe threading and mechanical pressing where required.
4. Understanding of heating and hot water.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Superb attention to detail, with drive to succeed and work well in a fast-paced environment.
7. A full UK driving licence.

Although not essential, domestic gas, IPAF, PASMA, Unvented & Vented (G3), and Water Regs qualifications would be advantageous.

The Package

1. Salary up to £40,000.
2. Door to Door Travel paid at normal time.
3. Out of Town allowance.
4. 33 Days holiday including bank holidays and your birthday off!
5. Opportunities for additional overtime paid at time and a half / double time.
6. Permanent contract.
7. Company van and fuel card provided.
8. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
9. Company pension scheme with employer contribution.
10. Employee wellbeing support for you and immediate family members.

All applications for this role are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.