Trainee Plumber

THE EMPLOYER IS: JOE HUNTER AND SONS LTDThe Trainee Plumber will assist with the repair, maintenance and installation of plumbing systems in domestic and commercial sites, as required by the business.

You will learn all the basic aspects of plumbing, mainly within private residential homes but also to some commercial customers. Under qualified supervision, you will learn to install, maintain and repair water, heating and drainage systems.

• Use your plumbing skills to assist with a wide range of work from a pre-allocated appointment system.
• Assist with installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems including bathrooms, heating systems, water supply and drainage.
• Reading blueprints and drawings to understand and assist with planning the layout of plumbing, waste disposal and water supply systems.
• Set up and maintain tools for both your own use and for colleagues.
• Use a Press Gun for pipe work.
• Fault finding and diagnosis tasks.
• Liaise with customers to undertake work in their properties in a timely and convenient manner.
• Ensure that the company vehicle is stocked correctly.

• Basic IT skills, namely using a tablet for work orders.
• Problem solving with strong critical thinking skills for diagnosing and fixing plumbing issues.
• Basic numeracy skills.

The Employer is: JOE HUNTER AND SONS LTDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.

The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on .

Vacancy  Job Sector Construction, Trades and Architecture Area Co Antrim Location Portglenone Salary 16-17 £ 7.55, 18-20 £ 10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 23/02/2026 Closing date 31/03/2026 Worktime Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed with employer.