Desire Guyo
Luton,Bedfordshire
Summary
Plumbing professional with extensive experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining various plumbing systems. Demonstrated ability in diagnosing faults, conducting routine inspections, and adhering to safety regulations. Strong focus on customer satisfaction and delivering high-quality workmanship in residential and commercial settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
Signature Flatbreads
Luton, Bedfordshire
07.2023 - Current
- Installed, repaired, and maintained domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems to meet client requirements.
- Soldered and fitted pipes, fixtures, and plumbing components with precision, ensuring durability and reliability.
- Set out and installed hot and cold water systems and associated equipment.
- Replaced and installed bathroom and kitchen fixtures, improving property value and increasing customer satisfaction.
- Performed inspections of plumbing systems to identify faults and leaks, promptly fixing issues.
- Followed work orders to install water heaters, dishwashers, sinks and toilets.
- Designed and installed sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures.
- Managed emergency call-outs for urgent plumbing repairs, responding quickly to minimise damage and disruption.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on plumbing systems to prevent potential failures and ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted pipe unblocking tasks using repair and purging techniques.
Senior Plumber
Supanova Electrical Power & Plumbing
Johannesburg South Africa, Gauteng
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with team members to meet service targets and enhance project outcomes.
- Met service time and quality targets by implementing efficient workflows.
- Engaged with customers to identify needs and provide tailored plumbing solutions.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
Foreman Plumber
Thermowise Intelligent Energy Saving Solutions
Durban South Africa, KwaZulu Natal
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Led the installation of plumbing systems for new constructions, ensuring compliance with building codes and specifications.
- Supervised labourers and skilled workers to ensure timely completion of 2 projects.
- Inspected site work to check progress, identify quality or code issues and estimate completion times.
- Organised crew operations to complete projects in line with schedule and budget targets.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organise site operations and achieve project milestones without delays.
- Coordinated site timeline and crew activities with activities of other crews and projects.
- Analysed project blueprints and specifications to determine required materials, crew members, and contractors for effective project execution.
- Reported project updates to senior management, highlighting delays, quality issues, and cost overruns to inform decision-making.
- Trained team members in onsite safety protocols and procedures to minimise injuries.
- Completed pre-work assessments to identify potential safety or technical constraints.
- Liaised with local authorities to obtain permits for projects.
- Operated powered tools and heavy equipment to complete construction work.
Plumbing Foreman
Walad Trading (South Africa)
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
01.2011 - 04.2017
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Gas Engineering and Heat Pump Installation
Engineering Real Results
Elstree, HRT01-2027
NVQ Level 3 - Plumbing and Drainlaying
Harare Polythecnical College
Harare01-2006
Diploma of Higher Education - Construction Technolody
City and Guilds
Harare01-2006
Skills
- Plumbing installations
- Plumbing installation
- Sanitary plumbing systems
- Domestic plumbing
- Sanitary installation
- Pipe fittings
- Drainage systems
- Hot water systems
- Bathroom fixture installation
- Emergency repairs
- Pressure testing
- Pipe blockage removal
- Water supply systems knowledge
- Use of plumbing tools
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Technical liaison
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Customer service
- 1st and 2nd fix installations
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Plumber
Signature Flatbreads
07.2023 - Current
Senior Plumber
Supanova Electrical Power & Plumbing
07.2019 - 05.2023
Foreman Plumber
Thermowise Intelligent Energy Saving Solutions
05.2017 - 06.2019
Plumbing Foreman
Walad Trading (South Africa)
01.2011 - 04.2017
NVQ Level 3 - Gas Engineering and Heat Pump Installation
Engineering Real Results
NVQ Level 3 - Plumbing and Drainlaying
Harare Polythecnical College
Diploma of Higher Education - Construction Technolody
City and Guilds