Benjiv Villaflor

A highly experienced and multi-skilled individual with experience working as a Plumbing & Heating Engineer. Motivated and results focused with experience of multiple systems including heat only boiler, sealed systems, complex zone systems, and unvented heating & hot water systems. Multi-tasking ability to concurrently prioritise, manage and organise various tasks and activity as well as provide dedicated support to colleagues when completing various work scopes.

Now looking to utilise skills and experience to secure a role as an ASHP Improver in the Renewable energy sector or to continue in the role of Plumbing and Heating Engineer.

Clean Energy Technician / Junior ASHP Engineer at Aira Homes (2025-10 – 2025-11)

• Installed full heat pump systems and units in client houses within the assigned timeframes through providing support to Senior Heat Pump Engineers, while replacing old radiators or installing new ones as well as altering pipework's for the radiators if required.
• Ensured that all work undertaken was completed with due regard for quality, productivity and safety using both hand tools and power tools.
• Conducted full re-pipe procedure and replaced old heating systems with a new one.
• Dealt with customers and maintained excellent levels of customer service and satisfaction.

Self Employed Plumber at Ecoplumb (2023-06 – 2024-09)

• Conducted first fixing and installed full heating and domestic water systems and pressure testing in flats.
• Installed Water mains loop, Flexigas TracPipe systems for gas meter connections, as well as hot and cold-water pipework for baths, showers, basins, and cisterns.
• Followed and interpreted drawing designs to complete installations.
• Conducted Kitchen pre-plumb installation including hot, cold-water supply, and waste for kitchen sink.
• Ensured general good housekeeping to ensure a safe and clean working environment.

Plumbing & Heating Engineer at Bushby Heating, London, Kent (2024-09 – 2025-03)

• Responded to customer call-outs to fix issues and complete general plumbing jobs, including replacing faulty taps, altering pipework, and fixing leaks.
• Installed Air Source Heat Pump systems, underfloor heating pipes and pipework connections for cylinders and buffer tanks.
• Used own power tools, hand tools and testing equipment.
• Maintained excellent relationships with colleagues at all levels to facilitate quality work, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Diagnosed and fixed faults within heating systems, maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Installed sanitaryware appliances, including basins, toilets, baths, and shower trays.
• Serviced and maintained a range of plumbing/heating systems including zone systems and unvented heating & hot water systems.
• Tested/inspected boilers before issuing Landlords Gas safety inspection certificates.

Plumber at Watkins (2021-10 – 2023-06)

• Successfully completed installations including full kitchen tap installations with hot and cold feed connections, and kitchen wastes, as well as full plumbing and heating systems.
• Installed heating system, including radiators, towel radiators, and flow and return pipework's, bath/shower screen, and HDPE drainage pipework's.
• Installed and tested soil pipes, following and interpreting drawings.
• Conducted HIU unit installs alongside copper and waste pipe connections.
• Maintained and repaired boilers/water Heaters including heat only boiler sealed systems, and unvented heating & hot water systems.
• Ensured activities were completed within agreed timeframes.
• Maintained a good knowledge of equipment to correctly maintain.

Plumbing Apprentice at Bellway Homes, London (2017-11 – 2021-09)

Diploma of Higher Education in Plumbing Studies and Installation – London South East Colleges (Bromley Campus)

Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies in Plumbing – London South East Colleges (Bromley Campus)

Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing and Electrical installation in Plumbing and Electrical installation – London South East Colleges (Bromley Campus)

Level 1 ICT Functional Skills in ICT – London South East Colleges (Bromley Campus)

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating in Plumbing and Heating – London South East Colleges (Bromley Campus)

5 GCSEs in General Education – Kemnal Technology College