Specialist Wet Room Fitter (DFG / Accessible Adaptations)
Location: Gosport
Position: Contract ongoing / own van required
Sector: Social Housing / Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG)
The Role
Are you a multi-skilled tradesperson who takes pride in making a genuine difference in people's lives?
We are looking for a Specialist Wet Room Fitter to join our DFG (Disabled Facilities Grant) delivery team. You won't just be fitting bathrooms; you'll be installing life-changing level-access showers (LAS) for elderly and vulnerable residents within local authority properties.
This role requires a "right-first-time" mentality, as our clients rely on these facilities for their daily independence and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Full Strip-Out: Removing baths and old suites in occupied social housing.
Specialist Drainage: Installing pumped drainage and low-profile gravity waste systems.
Level-Access Prep: Correctly installing wet-floor formers to ensure 100% water drainage.
Safety Flooring: Expert installation of cap-and-cowl non-slip vinyl flooring
Wall Finishes: Fitting hygienic wall cladding or waterproof decorative panels.
Resident Care: Working tidily and respectfully around residents who may have complex needs or mobility issues.
What We're Looking For
The "Multi-Trade" Expert: You must be proficient in plumbing, basic carpentry (for floor prep), and specialized floor/wall finishing.
DFG Experience: Previous experience working on local authority or housing association adaptation contracts is highly desirable.
Requirements
Experience: 3+ years in bathroom adaptations or social housing maintenance.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent time-served).
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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