Job Description

You will be working alongside a qualified plumbing and heating engineer working in homes and domestic settings in mid Devon. You will learn all the skills and knowledge required to be a plumber.

As a Plumbing Apprentice, under the supervision of qualified plumbers, you'll gradually take on more advanced tasks. Core duties include:


Supporting with the

installation, maintenance, and repair

of plumbing systems--sinks, toilets, showers, radiators, boilers, and pipework

Measuring, cutting, threading, bending, and joining

pipes using both hand and power tools (e.g. copper, PEX, PVC)

Testing systems for leaks

using water or air pressure gauges, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations

Inspecting work

and helping to diagnose plumbing faults; learning to read blueprints and technical drawings to assist installations accurately

Preparing and cleaning

work areas--setting up tools and materials, and tidying up after jobs to maintain a safe environment

Transporting tools and material to job sites

, and keeping inventory organized on the service vehicle or van

Holding tools, supplying materials, and acting as plumber's assistant

(e.g. flashlight, tool handoffs, pipe prep) especially in early stages of apprenticeship

Assisting with customer service

--helping explain basic work performed, answering questions under supervision, maintaining professional conduct


Hours: 40.00 per week



About the employer:


CJH is a small plumbing and heating company working between Okehampton and Exeter.




Requirements and Prospects:


Due to the nature of this role, a full driving license is essential.
The company is looking for an enthusiastic and willing to learn apprentice.





Confident
Enthusiastic


Commitment


Time Management


Team Player




You will be a qualified plumber and gas engineer by the end of the 4 year course.



Training Provided:


You will attend Exeter College one day a week and undertake the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship.



Additional Information:


Applications without a CV attached will not be considered.


GCSEs equivalent to level 4 in Maths and English - you can be supported to achieve these if you do not have them already