Plumber resume example

Plumber resumes should show your qualifications, the systems you work on and how reliably you finish jobs. Employers look for licences, gas or water certifications, call-outs per week, first-time fix rates and customer reviews.

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Key skills for a plumber resume

Pipe fitting and installation
Leak detection and repair
Gas and heating systems
Drainage and unblocking
Bathroom and kitchen fit-outs
Plumbing codes and regulations

Liam O’Brien

Plumber and Heating Engineer

Summary

Registered plumber and gas installer with 8 years of domestic and light commercial experience. Complete 25 call-outs a week with a 95% first-time fix rate, install boilers and heat pumps to current regulations and hold a 4.9 rating across 300 customer reviews.

Experience

Plumbing and Heating EngineerJan 2021 – Present

Dublin Heat Services

Resolved 25 call-outs per week with a 95% first-time fix rate
Installed 120 boilers and 30 heat pumps to SEAI grant standards
Maintained a 4.9 rating across 300 customer reviews

PlumberSep 2016 – Dec 2020

Murphy Mechanical

Delivered plumbing for 40 new-build apartments on time
Reduced material waste by 15% by planning pipe runs from drawings
Mentored 3 apprentices through their phase exams

How to write a plumber resume

List your licence and gas or water certifications with registration numbers.
Quantify jobs per week, first-time fix rate and customer review scores.
Mention specialities such as boilers, backflow testing or commercial work.

ATS keywords for plumber jobs

Applicant tracking systems rank resumes by how well they match the job post. Use the keywords that appear in the posting you are applying for — these are the most common:

plumber
pipe fitting
leak detection
gas safe
boiler installation
drainage
water heaters
maintenance
plumbing codes
customer service

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