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We’re looking for a skilled Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance across Planned Works, Voids, and Responsive Maintenance (RM) contracts. You’ll lead with plumbing expertise—leak detection, hot/cold water repairs, immersion tanks, and bathroom/kitchen installs, while supporting wider multi-trade works to achieve first-time fixes and great resident experiences.
Job Responsibility:
Carry out plumbing repairs and installations, including fault-finding, pipework, immersion tanks, bathroom and kitchen replacements, and leak repairs
Support wider multi-trade works: tiling, 1st/2nd fix carpentry, patch plastering/making good, and decorating to a professional standard
Attend responsive call-outs, diagnose accurately, and deliver first-time fixes where possible
Assist with void refurbishments and planned works to ensure properties are safe, compliant and ready to let
Record work accurately using PDAs/mobile apps (job notes, materials, time)
Collaborate with supervisors, planners and admin to keep delivery smooth and efficient
Complete on-site risk assessments and comply with H&S legislation, company procedures and safe systems of work
Wear appropriate PPE and take responsibility for your own and others’ safety
Mentor apprentices and share technical knowledge, particularly around plumbing
Support sustainability by minimising waste and using materials efficiently
Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings and the out-of-hours rota (if applicable)
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Operative with plumbing as a core trade in social housing, voids or planned works
Competent in additional trades (tiling, carpentry, plastering, decorating)
Strong customer service
able to work professionally in occupied homes
Excellent H&S knowledge and ability to carry out risk assessments
Competent using handheld devices (PDA/mobile apps) for job management
Full, clean UK driving licence
Security clearance: Must hold (or be immediately eligible for) SC clearance and meet/maintain BPSS as a minimum
willing to undergo vetting and periodic renewals
Nice to have:
NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent)
Valid Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate
Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid
Experience within MOD, local authority or housing association contracts
Experience mentoring apprentices or junior operatives