PADDY MCDAID
Beckenham
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Plumbing & Heating Engineer with over four years’ experience delivering high-quality work across residential and commercial environments. Skilled in first and second fix plumbing, with strong experience working on-site to deadlines and maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship. Known for being proactive, efficient, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider site team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumbing Engineer
RG Taylor Engineering (RETRO PLUMBING)
04.2026 - Current
- Completed 22mm first-fix soldered pipework installations on Clapham Park site.
- Aligned soldered pipework joints correctly before final connection work.
- Piped heating up and completed soldering to connect heating systems.
- Installed water mains and cold feed links across flats using soldered joints.
- Connected flow and return pipework for underfloor heating circuits.
- Soldered copper outlets to flats using Unistrut supports and rubber-line clipping.
- Pre-plumbed pipework runs and connections for later fixture installation.
- Fitted shower valves securely and soldered connections for tight seals.
- Installed bath and exo fill components then soldered supply pipework.
- Fitted basins, showers, and pans using pre-plumbing and soldered connections.
- Installed kitchen taps by measuring, aligning, and soldering supply lines.
Plumbing & Heating Engineer
JBS Mechanical Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2026
- Delivered first and second fix plumbing across a range of projects, working to site programmes and deadlines
- Installed pipework, heating systems, and sanitaryware to a high standard
- Installed kitchen sinks, radiators, baths, basins, taps, and associated systems
- Cleaned and organised workspaces to reduce hazards and safeguard tools and team members.
- Carried out leak detection, fault finding, and repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
- Completed system drain downs and general maintenance
- Installed TRVs, lockshield valves, waste systems, and filtration units
- Worked closely with other trades on-site to ensure smooth project delivery
- Maintained strict adherence to health & safety standards at all times
- Strong work ethic with a proactive, 'get the job done' attitude
- Reliable and punctual with good timekeeping
- Comfortable working in fast-paced site environments
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Plumbing
London South East Colleges
OrpingtonSkills
- First Fix Plumbing
- Second Fix Plumbing
- Pipe Fitting
- System Installation
- Leak Detection
- Fault Finding
- Installation of Sanitaryware
- Heating Systems
- Radiators
- TRVs
- Lockshield Valves
- Drain Downs
- System Maintenance
- Waste Systems Installation
- Filtration Systems Installation
- Shower Installation
- Bath Screen Installation
- Working to Site Deadlines
- Health & Safety Compliance
Additional Information
Strong work ethic with a proactive, 'get the job done' attitude, Reliable and punctual with good timekeeping, Comfortable working in fast-paced site environments, Able to work independently or as part of a team
References
Available on request
Certification
- CSCS Card (Blue Skilled Worker Card)
Timeline
Plumbing Engineer
RG Taylor Engineering (RETRO PLUMBING)
04.2026 - Current
Plumbing & Heating Engineer
JBS Mechanical Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2026
NVQ Level 2 - Plumbing
London South East Colleges