Title: Factory Operative/Plumber
Reporting to: Production Manager
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Newhaven Factory (33 Avis Way, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0ED)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Our vision:
We’re Boutique Modern, a modular housing provider based in Newhaven, East Sussex. We deliver affordable, high-quality homes for Local Authorities and Housing Associations, focusing on sustainable, cost-effective designs that create happy communities and beautiful places to live. Our approach is all about maximising social value and building community wealth.
As the UK’s only certified B Corporation in the modular construction industry, we’re proud to meet the highest global standards for environmental, social, and governance performance. This certification reflects our commitment to responsible practices across every aspect of what we do, from design and manufacturing to energy use, waste management, and beyond.
The role:
As a Factory Operative/Plumber, manufacturing in a factory environment, you will be keen to learn new aspects of our industry with a good eye for detail. This is a very busy and manual role, where dexterity and the ability to multitask are key. You will be using a wide range of power tools, such as drills, impact drivers and powered saws.
Key responsibilities:
* First and Second Fix plumbing assemblies
* Tank and Air source heat pump installation
* Bathroom and Sanitary installations
* Adhere to BM processes and procedures
* Wear all Personal protective equipment and company uniform provided
* The use of all tools, to include - Drill Drivers, Drop and circular saws, Impact drivers, Jigsaws, pillar drills, table saws and any other addition of tools as and when provided
* Manual handling of products to and from production tables as and when required
* Ensure all work complete is to a high standard
* Support the team is keeping the factory and canteen area clean
* Ba adaptable between areas and range of works required
* Use various materials, steel, timber, insulations and many others associated within construction
* Communicate effectively
Key skills and experience required:
* 3 years domestic plumbing installation experience (Essential)
* Level 3 Plumbing or above (Essential)
* G3 Certified Plumbing or working towards (Desirable)
* Skilled Blue CSCS Card or above (Essential)
* Reliable, punctual and positive attitude (Essential)
* Teamwork & Communication skills (Essential)
* Willing to learn and embrace new opportunities (Essential)
* Capable of a physically demanding job (Essential)
* Accurate and quality-focused (Essential)