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Plumbing and Drainage Technician - Reading, Berkshire
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Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Position: Plumbing and Drainage Technician
Location: Reading / Oxford
Salary: £33,743 + vehicle, pension, medical plan, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), and a 10% ASDA Discount Card after passing probation
Type: Permanent and Full Time - Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week
On call: 1 week in every 4
The Vacancy
We are expanding our services and recruiting for a new Plumbing and Drainage team at City Facilities Management UK Limited. We are a multinational company with leading global contracts, providing state-of-the-art facilities management and maintenance to ASDA, a partnership built over 30 years.
What you will be doing
You will be part of a team covering the ASDA estate of stores, reporting to the Regional Engineering Supervisor, responsible for 30 stores, delivering planned and reactive maintenance. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing all sanitaryware, conducting general plumbing, and ensuring all surface and foul water drainage systems are operational. You will work independently to predefined standards, operating efficiently and cost-effectively, while adhering to health and safety policies. You must prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
* Prioritize maintenance and repairs to meet timescales and response times.
* Procure essential parts and materials, consulting with Store Managers to minimize store disruption.
* Locate and check internal drains, clear debris and grease in foul drainage systems.
* Perform surface water PPMs: clear and jet downpipes and gullies in stores, car parks, and delivery yards.
* Conduct cleaning and debris removal from gutters, drainpipes, and gullies internally and externally.
* Recommend replacements for sanitaryware or plumbing/drainage beyond repair.
* Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Complete mandatory online training to maintain knowledge.
* Respond promptly to service requests, assessing and conducting necessary repairs.
Qualifications
Prior experience in plumbing or drainage is essential. Candidates should possess:
* NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating Systems/Drainage or equivalent qualification, or
* A time-served apprenticeship with City and Guilds in Plumbing or Drainage.
Desirable Skills (training provided):
* Working in confined spaces
* Water jetting
What you can expect from us
* Regular working pattern with training opportunities
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* In-house and external training
* Death in Service benefit
If you believe you possess these qualities, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your career details to Yvette Harding at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED.
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