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MB848: Plumber
Location: Erbil Airport, Iraq
Salary: £43,000 + 75% uplifts which includes 20 hours overtime and locations allowances, this brings the salary up to £75,250 subject to UK tax for whole duration of assignment. This equates to approx. £4,558 per month after UK tax. Accommodation and flights included
Working Hours: Rotation shift pattern – 12 weeks on and 3 weeks off

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Plumber on a permanent basis and to predominantly be based at Erbil International Airport in Iraq.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and implement safe systems of work.
  • Impart a thorough understanding of codes of practice, British Standards, and good working practices to the plumbing team.
  • Arrange for plumbing repairs to be undertaken and completed within contracted timescales.
  • Initiate and order materials through the Stores Request Service.
  • Conduct ad-hoc and weekly toolbox talks.
  • Deliver pre-shift briefs and specific task instructions.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance and inspection of all site plumbing distribution and equipment.
  • Ensure rigorous implementation of statutory routine testing for Legionella in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule.
  • Oversee and carry out repairs of plumbing equipment and systems.
  • Produce written reports and updates on various aspects of plumbing operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Technical qualification and relevant post-qualification experience
  • NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds in technical pipework and plumbing or equivalent/higher qualifications in the plumbing discipline, along with relevant experience
  • Experience in plumbing pipework installation and maintenance, including hot and cold systems as well as grey and black water systems
  • Proven ability to apply good environmental practices in tasks performed, including investigating accidents and incidents, conducting risk assessments and risk control, and complying with UK health and safety legislation
  • Experience in building systems and maintenance tasks

Desirable:

  • Experience working in challenging remote locations or developing countries.
  • Ideally hold AP certificates in disciplines such as Confined Spaces, Compressed Gases, and/or Pressure Vessels.
  • Experience in legionella prevention and control measures.

MB848: Plumber
Location: Erbil Airport, Iraq
Salary: £43,000 + 75% uplifts which includes 20 hours overtime and locations allowances, this brings the salary up to £75,250 subject to UK tax for whole duration of assignment. This equates to approx. £4,558 per month after UK tax. Accommodation and flights included
Working Hours: Rotation shift pattern – 12 weeks on and 3 weeks off

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