Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Engineers
Jobholders in this unit group assemble, install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, heating and ventilating systems and pipes and pipeline systems in commercial, residential and industrial premises and public buildings.
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£30,142
Median salary
New workers start around £16,881.31. Normal pay is £30,142 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42,617.33.
25
Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Repairs burst pipes and mechanical and combustion faults and replaces faulty taps, washers, valves, etc.
- Attaches fittings and joins piping by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or other methods.
- Tests completed installation for leaks and makes any necessary adjustments.
- Installs fittings such as storage tanks, cookers, baths, toilets, taps and valves, refrigerators, boilers, radiators and fires.
- Measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic using hand or machine tools.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of system.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Active Learning
56
Mathematics
53
Critical Thinking
53
Learning Strategies
51
Reading Comprehension
49
Active Listening
46
Writing
45
Monitoring
45
Speaking
44
Science
21
Available Courses
Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering Technician (Mechatronics Maintenance Technician) L3
Apprenticeship
Truro College
IMI Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance
Other
Penwith College
HNC/D Space Technologies
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Truro College
HNC Space Technologies
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Truro College
