Plumbers are fixtures and maintainers of water systems in a building. They install, repair, and clean drainage pipes and sewage. Their services include installing new pipework; servicing older systems; and identifying and fixing faults in toilets, baths, showers, sinks, washing machines, and dishwashers. Plumber jobs in London include installing and repairing pipes and fixtures that carry water, gas, or other fluids from homes and businesses. We are looking for plumbers for plumber jobs in the UK.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Installing central heating and cooling systems, domestic fuel-burning appliances, pipes and fixtures for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids
- Installing sanitation and drainage systems
- Servicing and fixing faults in systems
- Responding to emergency callouts at the time of floods or breakdowns
- Working on-site projects
- Setting rainwater harvesters
- Testing pipes and fixtures for any leakage or faults
- Using necessary plumbing tools and equipment
- Preparing reports of defects and appropriate actions taken to repair
- Performing regular inspections of plumbing systems
- Making budgets and estimating the cost of work
- Interpreting the blueprints and building specifications
- Modifying the length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building
- Assembling of required parts, fittings and valves for installation
- Following health and safety standards and complying with building codes
- Collaborating with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing
Educational Qualification
- High-school diploma; or
- General Certificates of Secondary Education (GCSEs) in maths and English; or
- BTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Construction and the Built Environment; or
- EAL Level 2 Intermediate Diploma in Plumbing; or
- EAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Plumbing; or
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme
Skills
- Excellent hand-to-eye coordination
- Knowledge of mathematics
- Proficient with hand and power tools
- Ability to do repairs and maintenance work
- Ability to understand building blueprints and has attention to details
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
- Knowledge about different building codes and their meaning
- Familiar with plumbing materials and tools
- Possess a current plumbing licence (blue CSCS card)