Plumber Multi-Trader

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Carrying out responsive plumbing repairs and maintenance across social housing properties
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently, safely and to a high standard
• Completing general multi-trade works including basic carpentry, patch plastering, tiling and minor building repairs
• Carrying out repairs within occupied properties, working respectfully around residents and their belongings
• Undertaking repairs within void properties, helping prepare homes for re-let
• Completing kitchen and bathroom repairs and maintenance
• Carrying out remedial works and making good following repairs
• Using handheld PDA/job-management systems to receive, update and complete jobs
• Identifying additional works and reporting any repairs requiring follow-up
• Keeping work areas clean, safe and tidy
• Providing excellent customer service to tenants and residents
• Working towards achieving first-time fixes wherever possible

About You

We're looking for a practical and reliable Plumber / Multi-Trader who is confident working independently and dealing directly with residents.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Plumber, Plumber Multi or Multi-Trade Operative
• Strong domestic plumbing and maintenance experience
• Good all-round multi-trade skills
• Previous experience within social housing, housing associations, council properties or domestic maintenance is highly desirable
• Experience working within occupied properties
• Plumbing qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or equivalent preferred
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A professional, reliable and respectful approach

What's On Offer?Up to £38,000 per annum

Plus:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Tools and uniform provided
• Stable, long-term employment
• Consistent workload across Bedford and surrounding areas
• Social housing experience and training
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

Why Consider This Role?

This is a great opportunity for someone who is currently working on temporary contracts, self-employed or moving between jobs and wants the security of a permanent position.

You'll be working on a local patch across Bedford and surrounding areas, carrying out meaningful repairs and maintenance within residents' homes. The role offers a good mixture of plumbing and multi-trade work, so no two days are necessarily the same.

If you're an experienced Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative looking for up to £37,000, a company van, fuel card and long-term permanent work within social housing, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

Build Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established Housing Association in Bedfordshire to recruit an experienced Multi-Trader to join their responsive repairs team…

26 days ago