Plumber – Repairs Team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Plumber to join our repairs team in this new position. In this role, you will deliver a wide range of plumbing repairs for both tenanted and vacant properties, ensuring a customer service‑oriented approach to repair and maintenance. Your service area will encompass the greater Sheffield region, which includes Penistone, Barnsley, Rotherham, and Sheffield.
Base Pay Range
This role offers a starting salary of £35,377 per annum. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes. We are a non‑profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. We welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics and are a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link: https://togetherhousing-group.my.canva.site/
Working Hours
This role operates on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule: Monday to Friday 8 am–8 pm with a 1‑hour break, and Saturday & Sunday 9 am–5 pm with a 30‑minute break. Overtime and stand‑by or call‑out rota participation may be required.
Responsibilities
* Perform plumbing repairs in tenanted and vacant properties according to job tickets and specifications while adhering to regulations and best practices.
* Adopt a "Right First Time" approach, aiming to complete repairs in one visit with high‑quality workmanship.
* Organise work efficiently to minimise downtime, and communicate any workload issues for reallocation as needed.
* Use initiative to diagnose and address repairs that may differ from the original job request, seeking approval for unexpected costs or extended timeframes.
* Maintain high standards of workmanship aligned with service specifications and safety procedures while collaborating with the team.
* Be available for overtime and participate in a stand‑by or call‑out rota as arranged with management.
Qualifications
* Full UK Manual driving licence.
* Relevant plumbing certification: City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent (NVQ Level 2).
* Competent experience in all areas typically required of a qualified plumber and related building disciplines.
* Proven experience in a customer service setting.
* Experience in optimising the number of repairs finished and ensuring multiple repairs are completed in a single visit.
Benefits
* Starting salary of £35,377 per annum.
* 11‑hour working days Monday to Friday (8 am–8 pm) with a 1‑hour break; 7.5‑hour working days Saturday & Sunday (9 am–5 pm) with a 30‑minute break.
* Annual leave equivalent to 27 days (rising to 32 over 5 years of service) + bank holiday supplement.
* Share a fully equipped van with another employee of the same trade and responsibility to hand over the vehicle at the end of your four‑day shift.
* Attractive pension schemes – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Full range of award‑winning benefits available for review at the link: Employee Benefits Link.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Other
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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