Plumber

The Plumber will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, including pipework, fittings, water appliances, drainage, and sewerage systems. The role involves water treatment, ensuring compliant chlorine levels, and maintaining pressurized systems such as boilers and fire water networks. The position requires adherence to safety regulations and the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

• Installation, routine maintenance, servicing, and repair of all pipe work, fittings, and water appliances.
• Installation and maintenance of pressurized appliances like boilers, pressure vessels, water pumps, and high-pressure fire water systems.
• Installation and maintenance of drainage and sewerage systems, ensuring they are always operational.
• Water treatment to achieve compliant chlorine levels in the water distribution network.
• Disinfection, cleaning, and inspection of showerheads.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, and plastic solvent.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Diagnose faults, order spares, and complete plant equipment logbooks for all heating, water, and drainage equipment.
• Identify, make safe, and isolate faulty or dangerous installations and equipment using appropriate procedures in compliance with MOD SRPs.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of the Petroleum Safety Rule Book as required by current SRPs.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of Confined Spaces JSP 375 Vol 3 Ch 6 and remain in date with breathing apparatus use and remain medically fit.
• Comply with the Safe Systems of Work under MOD SRPs and act as Person in Charge for Petroleum.
• Supervise junior tradesmen under his charge; monitor their progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis; identify and communicate needed repairs.
• Act as department lead on Legionella Sampling Technician.
• Understand and adhere to Policies, functions, responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the organisation.
• Comply with Pertinent UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations depending on work area.
• May be required after sufficient training and experience to carry out the duties of Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Petroleum, Mechanical Systems, Legionella and Asbestos competent person duties.
• Subject to call-back during emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

• Trade test 1 as a minimum in plumbing with three years working experience in plumbing installation repairs and maintenance.
• Kenya certificate of secondary Education KCSE.
• Methods and techniques of installation and maintenance of heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Motorised and hand tools and equipment used in assigned work area.
• Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Heavy equipment operation techniques.
• Understand the principles and practices of supervision and employee development.
• Interpret, apply and develop work procedures in accordance with standards and policies.
• Able to work with changing priorities and uncertainty.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and utilise standard safety practices.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Accompany and assist external contractors undertaking Legionella testing and sampling regime.
• Communicate effectively in English and Kiswahili both orally and in written.
• Hold valid Kenya driving License Class B, C1 & C.
• Competence in the installation and maintenance of solar water heating systems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
• Legionella and associated hazard awareness.
• Able to drive B vehicles as a minimum with a valid driving licence.
• Structure and Function of the British Army, Defence Estates and BATUK.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• First Aid & Fire.
• MOD Safety Rules and Procedures Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Petroleum, Mechanical Systems, Legionella and Asbestos training.