Plumbing and Drainage Technician - Reading
Salary Range: £30,000 - £34,999
Recruiter: PDA Search & Selection Limited
Position: Plumbing and Drainage Technician
Location: Reading / Oxford
Salary: £33,743 + vehicle, pension, medical plan, 33 days holiday (includes bank holidays) + 10% ASDA Discount Card once you pass your probation period
Type: Permanent and Full Time - Monday to Friday, 40 hours
On Call: 1 week in every 4
The Vacancy:
Owing to the expansion of our services, we are excited to be recruiting for a new Plumbing and Drainage team at City Facilities Management UK Limited. We are a multi-national company with leading contracts globally, offering 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, looking after 30 stores to deliver planned and reactive maintenance. Responsibilities will include maintenance and repair of all sanitary ware, conducting general plumbing, and ensuring that all surface and foul water drainage systems in and around ASDA stores are serviceable. You will work under your own initiative to pre-determined standards, operating in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the Company Health and Safety policy. You must be able to prioritize your workload and meet deadlines.
* Prioritize maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
* Procure essential parts and materials where necessary, consulting with the Store Manager to affect repairs and minimize disruption.
* Conduct Foul Drainage and Grease PPM – locate internal drains and check water flow, clearing any debris and grease trapped in the system.
* Conduct Surface Water PPMs – clear and jet all downpipes and gulleys at the store, in the car park, and delivery yard.
* Conduct Roof PPMs – clean and remove debris from all gutters, drainpipes, and gulleys internally and externally.
* Make recommendations regarding suitable replacement equipment when sanitary ware or general plumbing/drainage is beyond repair.
* Comply with the company Health and Safety Policy and ensure all stores adhere to water/effluent/environmental byelaws.
* Complete all mandatory online training modules to keep your knowledge current.
* Respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk, assessing job requirements and conducting repairs as necessary.
Professional/Academic/Vocational Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, prior experience in either Plumbing or Drainage is essential. While training will be provided, candidates must possess one of the following:
* NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating systems/Drainage or an equivalent qualification.
* A time-served apprenticeship with the appropriate City and Guilds qualification in Plumbing or Drainage is also accepted.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications (training will be given):
* Working in confined spaces
* Water Jetting
What you can expect from us:
* 33 Days Holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
* In-house and external training opportunities
* Death in Service benefit
If you feel these qualities describe you, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your career details to Yvette Harding at PDA Search & Selection Limited.
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