Plumber / Heating Engineer

Location: County Cork, Ireland
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 45 hours per week
Salary: €45,000+ per annum, depending on experience

Job Overview

LS Professional Placements is recruiting an experienced Plumber / Heating Engineer on behalf of a well-established plumbing and heating contractor based in County Cork.

The successful candidate will work across domestic and commercial projects, carrying out plumbing installations, heating system servicing, repairs, maintenance and fault finding. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson looking for a permanent position with a reputable and growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems in residential and commercial properties.


• Install and service heating systems, including oil, gas and renewable heating technologies.


• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on plumbing and heating systems.


• Install and replace pumps, valves, cylinders, radiators and associated pipework.


• Perform boiler servicing, repairs and commissioning.


• Assist with bathroom refurbishments and plumbing upgrades.


• Install and maintain heat pump systems where required.


• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.


• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.


• Respond to emergency call-outs and breakdowns when required.


• Complete job reports, service records and associated documentation.


• Maintain high standards of health and safety.


• Communicate professionally with customers and provide excellent customer service.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Plumber with a recognised trade qualification or equivalent.


• Proven plumbing installation, maintenance and repair experience.


• Strong knowledge of domestic and/or commercial heating systems.


• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently.


• Experience reading technical drawings and system layouts.


• Good understanding of relevant building regulations and health and safety requirements.


• Full clean driving licence.


• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.


• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Desirable Experience

• Oil burner qualification or relevant experience.


• Gas qualification.


• Heat pump installation or servicing experience.


• Underfloor heating experience.


• Knowledge of water treatment, filtration or water softening systems.


• Experience working on larger residential or commercial projects.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and self-motivated.


• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.


• Professional manner and appearance.


• Able to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Committed to delivering quality workmanship.

Remuneration & Benefits

• €45,000+ per annum, depending on experience.


• 45-hour working week.


• Company vehicle, where applicable.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• Long-term career progression.


• Variety of domestic and commercial projects.


• Supportive working environment.

Eligibility

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Ireland.

Please note: Employment permit sponsorship is not available for this position.