Plumber
£26,000 – £30,000 / yr base salary
Posted 14 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Plumber (South West)”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | £26,000 – £30,000 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | £2,500 |
| Total comp | £28,500 – £32,500 |
CertificationsCCN1, CENWAT
Field of studyMechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing, Plumbing and Heating
Study levelCertificate
CertificationsWRAS Water Supply Regs, UHW10/HWSS Unvented DHW Storage Systems
Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.
We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to turn our vision into a reality. We're recruiting Plumbers to install our Air Source Heat Pumps. Do you have what it takes to join us on our mission? We’re recruiting across England so you’ll see lots of vacancies in lots of locations. Please only apply to the role and location that is most suitable for you. Please don’t apply to multiple locations. What you’ll do At Octopus Energy Services, we put the customers’ experience at high priority, so you’ll carry out the work respectfully at their property. From day one you’ll be learning about new technologies and getting awesome training to give you the skills to assist the installation engineer. Who you are We're looking for passionate people who have worked on the installation of heating systems, and we provide full training for candidates looking to make the transition to renewables!
You'll be responsible for:
- Working as part of a team of two to install low carbon technology in customers’ homes, starting with Air Source Heat Pumps.
- Using your knowledge and experience of domestic heating and plumbing systems to prepare and install unvented cylinders, pipework, and radiators
- Planning and communicating with the wider team and customers
- Continuously learning about new technologies at our innovative R&D training centre
What do we need from you?
- Minimum Level 2 NVQ in: Plumbing and Heating or Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing (domestic) AND/OR Gas Qualified with CCN1 and CENWAT, held for a minimum of three years
- Experience on the ‘wet’ side of domestic heating systems
- Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
Other qualities we'd love to see include:
- A laser customer focus - communication is key
- A proactive, ‘can do’ attitude
- A keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills
- WRAS Water Supply Regs or UHW10/HWSS Unvented DHW Storage Systems can also be beneficial but not essential!
Join us in the Octoverse!
- £26,000 - £30,000 base salary with overtime available (+ London weighting if living within M25)