Skilled Technician - Plumber

Skilled Technician - Plumber

Department: Fire & Flood

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Swindon

Compensation: £38,000 - £40,000 / year

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Swindon and surrounding areas

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas. We value giving people a voice and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.

About the Role

We are seeking a Skilled Technician - Plumber to join our Fire & Flood team, based in Swindon and surrounding areas. This role involves the delivery of plumbing works ranging from minor reactive repairs through to full installations and reinstatement works within domestic and commercial restoration projects. You will work on diverse projects, providing high-quality plumbing expertise and ensuring all work meets UK water regulations and our stringent standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plumber to deliver quality work on varied restoration projects within a supportive and growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of installation and repair of hot and cold water systems
• Installation and replacement of sanitary ware including toilets, basins, baths, and showers
• Pipework installation including copper, plastic, and push-fit systems
• Leak detection and repair
• Basic drainage works and waste pipe installation
• Isolation, removal, and reinstatement of plumbing systems during restoration works
• Coordination with other trades during reinstatement projects
• Testing and commissioning of installed systems
• Execution of minor plumbing repairs and maintenance work
• Partial system replacements and full bathroom or kitchen plumbing installations
• Reinstatement works following water or fire damage
• Working within occupied properties in a professional and courteous manner
• Working to agreed programmes and deadlines
• Compliance with health and safety requirements on site

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Understanding of UK water regulations and plumbing standards
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of safe isolation and system testing
• Awareness of water damage implications in restoration environments

What We're Looking For

We seek a skilled and professional plumber who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. The successful candidate will be reliable and punctual, able to work independently and as part of a team, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and safety. You will be flexible and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced restoration environment.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Company van with fuel card
• Overtime rates
• Meal allowances for away work
• Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days, increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.