Drainage Plumber (Blockages & CCTV)

This insurance repair contractor in Pietermaritzburg needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is Pietermaritzburg-based, with most of your time spent at an insurance repair contractor.

• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job

• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements

• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations

• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Paid PIRB renewal fee

• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.
• Mention how many geyser replacements you do in a normal month. It is the number most plumbing managers ask about.