Plumber

Job Title: Plumber

Location: RAF Mildenhall

Vacancy Number: 158827

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Hours and Schedule: 39 Hours per week on a fixed schedule (Mon-Fri 0800-1630)

Hourly Pay: £14.57- £15.95

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: the starting salary for this position is £14.57
• Holiday: 25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Developmental Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Job Description:

This position requires a skilled and independent journey-level plumber to manage the full life cycle of plumbing projects, from initial planning and layout to final assembly and testing. You will install, repair, and modify a variety of systems and equipment related to water supply, sewage disposal, and gas/oil distribution. The role demands the ability to interpret blueprints and codes, troubleshoot complex plumbing issues, and utilize and maintain a wide range of tools and equipment, all while adhering to strict safety standards

Qualifications and Key skills:

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating, a valid, UK category B driver's license and one year’s experience as per the key skills listed below:

• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operation, and repair, to include routing, placement, slant, slope, and fall of systems; and of technical practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair various systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Skill in installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment such as rules, levels, plumb bobs, dividers, various gauges and meters, various drain cleaning devices, hydrostatic pumps, and torches.
• Skill in troubleshooting difficult or hard-to-detect leaks and operating problems.
• Ability to use shop mathematics, take measurements, and lay out angles, arcs, and circles.

Conditions of employment

• You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.
• You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
• You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
• Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. Overtime may be required and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
• You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• You may train and/or guide other personnel in performance of plumbing duties and may be required to participate in local disaster, accident, and contingency exercises.
• You may be required to facilitate an on-call function over a 24-hour period covering 7 days a week as per the manning roster. For every calendar day of the year, one member of this roster will be designated as being on-call and the designee must be available on a standby basis. On-call allowance is activated only during the period of time an employee is performing the function of the on-call responsibilities. On-call allowance is not payable during periods of leave, sick absence, or when employee is not rostered.
• You must successfully obtain and maintain any necessary occupational related training/certificates in accordance with US and UK industry standards, and complete all management directed training.
• A pre-appointment physical/health screening is required. Appointment may be contingent upon passing a physical examination. The physical requirements include working from heights, in hard-to-reach places, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and frequently lifting, carrying parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds unassisted, and over 40 pounds with assistance

NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK

This position may have certain restrictions on US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955. LNDH Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to [email protected]

Pay: £14.57-£15.95 per hour

Work Location: In person