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Plumber CV example (UK)
A plumber CV covering heating, bathrooms and maintenance work, with Gas Safe and unvented hot water qualifications shown clearly.
Example CV profile
Experienced plumber covering domestic heating, bathroom installations and planned maintenance. Gas Safe registered for [categories], with G3 unvented hot water certification and a tidy, customer-friendly approach on site.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Gas Safe registration (categories on request)
- G3 unvented hot water
- Boiler servicing & installation
- Central heating systems
- Bathroom & kitchen installs
- Water Regulations (WRAS)
- Leak detection & repairs
- Customer communication
Example experience bullet points
- Serviced and repaired combination and system boilers, completing gas safety records for homeowners and landlords.
- Installed full bathrooms from strip-out to finish, including first and second fix pipework.
- Diagnosed heating faults such as pressure loss and pump failure, explaining options and costs to customers.
- Worked on planned maintenance for a housing association, keeping job sheets and van stock up to date.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- NVQ Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating – college, year
- ACS gas qualifications (CCN1 and appliances) – year
- G3 Unvented Hot Water Systems – year
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
Gas Safe · G3 unvented · boiler servicing · central heating · WRAS · bathroom installation · planned maintenance
Tips for a plumber CV
- Gas Safe status and categories are the first thing a heating employer looks for — make them easy to find.
- Separate installation, servicing and reactive maintenance if you've done all three.
- Mention a clean driving licence and whether you have your own tools and van.
Gas Safe registered plumbers and heating engineers often earn more than plumbers without gas qualifications. Salary checker (ONS data).
FAQs
I'm not Gas Safe registered yet. Should I still apply for heating roles?
Yes, for roles that don't require it, but say honestly what you're qualified to do. Many employers support trainees through ACS assessments.
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