Assistant Plumber
Job Vacancy | Groundwork South
Thames Valley
| Location: | Thames Valley based region, such as, Oxford, Reading, High Wycombe, Slough, and parts of Aylesbury |
| Contract: | Fixed Term Contract – 31st March 2026 |
| Salary: | £9,828 per annum (FTE £24,570) |
| Hours: | 15 hours per week |
Are you looking for working experience while studying to become a qualified Plumber. Groundwork South currently has an exciting opportunity within our Water Efficiency Team to work alongside a team of qualified Plumbers as an Assistant Plumber.
What you need:
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Relevant construction qualifications or a City and Guilds 6089 (basic plumbing studies).
- Working toward a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing or Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating (6189-11) or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating (6189-31) or equivalent.
Summary of role: Groundwork South employs a team of Water Efficiency Plumbers to work on a project linked to Thames Water conducting Water Efficiency visits on Businesses, including schools. The Water Efficiency Plumbers carry out wastage repairs to internal water systems such as taps, toilets, valves and overflows in commercial businesses and School premises. The assistant plumber will help to ensure the effective delivery of the visits with a lead plumber or within a group. The assistant plumber will play an active role supporting with day-to-day delivery.
During the initial fixed term contract, you will be provided with transport to client’s sites, accompanied by a qualified plumber. Once fully qualified, any addition offer of work will be subject to you having a full UK driving licence.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline
- Employee Assistance Programme – including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses
We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Apply now!
Assistant Plumber Job Description v2
To apply, please read the Job Description and send your CV and covering letter (explaining how you meet the requirements of the JD) to: recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk please quote the reference number ‘AP0525’ on your covering letter and email communication.
For further information and to discuss the role please contact 07548315294 at elizabeth.wood@groundwork.org.uk
| Closing date for applications: | 15th May 2025 |
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.