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Plumber
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Plymouth
Description
Plessey are looking to recruit an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our Construction & Maintenance Team. The role will support refurbishment projects as well as carry out day-to-day plumbing maintenance across our facilities. The successful candidate will help ensure all plumbing systems are safe, compliant, and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair works across refurbishment and construction projects.
- Support day-to-day plumbing maintenance tasks across site.
- Install, repair, and maintain pipework, drainage, sanitary ware, and water systems.
- Diagnose and rectify plumbing faults efficiently.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with current regulations and company standards.
- Assist with testing, commissioning, and inspections where required.
- Work closely with other trades and members of the construction team.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
- Follow all health & safety procedures and site rules.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating, City & Guilds in Plumbing, or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Proven experience as a plumber in construction, refurbishment, commercial, or maintenance environments.
- Experience or exposure to LPHW/MPHW plant and good knowledge of hot and cold water systems, drainage, and general plumbing services.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality workmanship and attention to detail.
- Understanding of health & safety requirements, including safe isolation, dynamic risk assessments, PPE use, and permit-to-work systems.
- Able to respond to emergencies such as leaks, bursts, flooding, or contamination events.
- Supports water efficiency, spill prevention, and waste minimisation initiatives.
- Reliable, punctual, professional, and flexible to changing workload demands.
- Effective communicator, able to coordinate work around production schedules.
- Works well independently and as part of a team; methodical, calm under pressure, and customer-focused.
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Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Private medical & dental insurance
- 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Free onsite meals
- Onsite gym
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