Self-Employed Site Plumber

Self-Employed Site Plumber – Immediate Start

Location: Ashford, Kent
Contract: Self-employed subcontractor
Project: Plumbing and heating installation across 20 new-build flats
Payment: £230 per day or agreed price-work rates
CIS: Payments are subject to CIS deductions where applicable
Start date: Immediate

The role

Heated Mechanical Services is looking for an experienced self-employed site plumber for an immediate start on a 20-unit construction project in Ashford.

The role involves installing complete plumbing and heating systems, including communal risers and run-outs serving individual flats. Work must be completed in accordance with construction drawings, specifications, site programmes and applicable regulations.

Applicants must be experienced site plumbers who can work independently, maintain a high standard of workmanship and complete installations within agreed timescales.

Scope of work

• Installation of communal plumbing and heating risers.
• Installation of run-outs from communal risers to individual flats.
• Installation of hot and cold-water pipework.
• Installation of heating pipework and associated components.
• First-fix and second-fix plumbing.
• Air source heat pump system installation.
• Hot-water cylinder installation.
• Installation of sanitary ware, including toilets, basins, baths and showers.
• Pressure testing, flushing and checking completed pipework.
• Identifying and reporting defects, clashes or specification issues.
• Working from drawings, specifications and site instructions.
• Coordinating with site management and other trades.
• Maintaining clean, safe and organised working areas.
• Completing work to the required programme and quality standards.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.

Essential requirements

• Available to start immediately.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Own suitable hand and power tools.
• Proven experience completing plumbing and heating installations on construction sites.
• Experience installing communal risers and run-outs for flats.
• Experience with first-fix and second-fix plumbing.
• Ability to install hot, cold and heating pipework.
• Ability to read and work accurately from construction drawings.
• Ability to work independently and achieve programme targets.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Reliable transport to the Ashford site.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable experience

• Air source heat pump installations.
• Unvented hot-water cylinder installations, ideally supported by a current G3 qualification.
• New-build residential and apartment projects.
• Communal plumbing and heating systems.
• Price-work contracts.
• Installation of complete plumbing packages across multiple flats.

Subcontractor requirements

The successful subcontractor may be required to provide:

• UTR and CIS details.
• Evidence of relevant qualifications and experience.
• Public liability insurance.
• References from previous site-based plumbing projects.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment.

Payment

The role is available at a gross day rate of £230 per day, subject to CIS deductions where applicable.

Alternatively, price work is available, with rates and the scope of each work package agreed before commencement. Subcontractors will be required to submit accurate invoices in accordance with the agreed payment schedule.

What we offer

• Immediate start.
• Choice of a £230 day rate or agreed price-work rates.
• A substantial 20-unit residential project.
• Clearly defined packages of work.
• Ongoing work subject to performance, quality and project requirements.
• Support from the Heated Mechanical Services site and project team.

How to apply

Please send your CV, including details of your plumbing qualifications, site experience and immediate availability, to recruitement@heatedservices.co.uk.

Alternatively, call 01622 278 857 to discuss the position.

Please confirm that you hold a valid CSCS card, have your own tools and are registered under the CIS.