Plumber
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a unique role available for an aspiring, driven and committed plumbing and heating engineer. The right person will work alongside a fully established and growing building team to help steer the company to new levels and be rewarded with a competitive salary and bonuses. The right candidate will assist with the growth of the mechanical division.
We are a family run business, operating for 40 years and are excited to be looking for a qualified, hungry and experienced Plumbing and Heating Engineer to join our established team to work on various contracts in Essex and surrounding areas.
About the Role
- First and second fix plumbing
- Installation of heating systems
- Plumbing and heating fault finding
- Bathroom installations
- Must be confident and able to work on their own and with others
- Skilled in both commercial and domestic work
- Opportunity to work in a varied role
- Must be prepared to travel throughout Essex with furthest sites around 1.5 hours from Chelmsford - Fuel will be reimbursed.
- Responsive and quick turnarounds
- We believe it is important to enjoy and take ownership of your work and have built an ethos around this
Key Requirements
- Hungry, driven individual
- Take ownership for Health & Safety and Environment responsibility
- Confident communicator
- Honest approach
- Own van and tools
- CSCS card
- Gas experience advantageous
Benefits
- Consistent and varied work, within a friendly yet focused family team
- We will assist with further training and qualifications where required
- Weekly pay
- Financial contribution towards fuel or fuel card for right candidate
- Company works dos and events
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £180.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelmsford, Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Plumbing: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CSCS (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- City & Guilds (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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