Mobile Plumber- West & East Midlands
JOB DESCRIPTION
The following job description sets out the duties which the Mobile Plumber / Pipefitter is to provide personally within the Company. The duties included for each job description are not exhaustive and further requirements may be added, flexibility in your job will be required.
You are required to travel to and work at various Schools within Birminghamas the Company shall reasonably require for the proper performance of your duties.
SALARY: £19.50 per hour
HOURS: 6am/2pm - 10am/6pm - one week alternating shifts
Candidates MUST have an Enhanced DBS
Mobile Device with PDA app, Electric Van and uniform PPE all provided.
Main Duties:
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Locate and mark the positions of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to required angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Using knowledge and fault finding experience to provide high levels first time fix and customer care.
To carry out the day to day responsive maintenance, service and repairs as instructed.
To carry out servicing and safety checks on all plumbing systems and identify any necessary works required to ensure that the plumbing systems are in good order and comply to current safety regulations.
Attend service and reactive breakdowns as requested, inspect and identify all required works to function correctly and repair in a timely and cost effective manner.
To make immediate decisions as regards the repair requirements should the original job order not reflect the actual works required and to inform the relevant director.
To inform the tenant (with reason) when it is not possible to complete a repair within the first visit and make mutually agreed arrangements to return and complete and inform the relevant director.
Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
Liaise with management and or client to ensure all works are completed
Ensure that all works and repairs are completed safely and in accordance with current codes and practices.
Abide by all client rules and regulations whilst on site (copy available upon request)
Ensure when purchasing materials, a 'best value and cost effective approach' is sought
To make sure that all training required to carry out the role is maintained and kept up to date.
To accurately complete all relevant documentation associated with the duties and ensure the prompt return to the office of all relevant information in relation to the daily tasks.
Where a Company vehicle is provided, ensure that it is used in accordance with the Company's current policies and procedures.
Ensure that all Company property, i.e. motor vehicle, uniform, tools etc… are operated safely, kept clean and in good order and tested when required to maintain the safe working of all plumbing systems.
Actively take a proactive approach in finding and quoting additional works, should it be required
Service visits on Unvented Cylinders, Solar Thermal, Heat Recovery Units and Air/Ground Source
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
due to travel aspect, this is a mobile position that will involve travelling to multiple schools across Birmingham.
due to customer demands, the ability to work additional hours over and above contracted hours if and when required, where overtime would be payable.