Role - Plumber
Salary: £17.54 per hour + additional hourly rate for merits (up to £4.73), overtime and testing where applicable
Role based: Purfleet
We are seeking a Plumber to join our Purfleet Hire Centre. As a plumber you will refurbish and fit out the complete range of Portakabin buildings to the highest possible standards, specialising in the area of plumbing.
As a Plumber, you will:
* Ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain zero harm environment and culture.
* Design and install cold water supplies, drainage and sanitation, hot water and heating systems incorporating all types of plumbing materials.
* Conduct work activities on unvented water heating systems.
* Carry out all aspects of testing and inspection of plumbing installations, including the completion of appropriate documentation/certification.
* Conduct fault finding and rectification of existing systems both on and off site.
Benefits & Opportunities
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave (carry over up to 5 days)
* Contributory pension
* Reward packages including merit rating scheme and length of service awards
As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds a recognised Plumbing Apprenticeship Scheme / Indentures and City & Guilds Craft in Plumbing or Advanced Craft in Plumbing
* Previous experience working within the construction industry
* Will also have an understanding of the relevant health and safety practices and applicable legislation.
* You should have strong communication skills able to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers in order to deliver a high level of customer service.
* Hols a full UK Driving License
Why Portakabin?
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.
We’re committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.
Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.
Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams or candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com .
