Response Plumber
Full time (40 hrs)
£35,000
Permanent
Location: Trowbridge and surrounding areas
Closing date: 27 June 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
At Selwood Housing, we believe in delivering great homes, supporting strong communities and putting our customers first. If you’re a skilled and reliable Plumber who shares these values and wants to make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a qualified Plumber to join our Response team. You’ll carry out a wide range of plumbing repairs in our customer’s homes and communal areas across our housing stock. This is a role where your work directly improves the lives of our customers, so a commitment to great customer service is essential.
What you’ll do:
* Follow agreed targets and objectives with regards to the role.
* Ensure maximum productivity ensuring work has been carried out effectively and efficiently.
* Develop and maintain good levels of communication with all contract team members and operatives.
* Follow policies, standards and initiatives.
* Ensure strict compliance with company and legislative requirements.
* To ensure the satisfaction of the customer by having a fixed first-time approach to all jobs.
* Assist the Contract Manager/Supervisors to ensure the working environment is compliant with all Health & Safety matters.
* Be available for the out of hours rota.
What you’ll need:
* Experience detecting faults in plumbing appliances and systems and correctly diagnosing their causes.
* Confidence installing, repairing and maintaining domestic, commercial and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
* Experience testing pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
* Minimum of NVQ level 2 Plumbing.
* Knowledge of industry best practice to an intermediate/advanced level and how to use this knowledge to ensure high standards and safe practices.
* A customer-focussed approach and the ability to work respectfully in people’s homes.
Please note: Successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additionally, a full and valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Why Selwood
At Selwood Housing, our values shape everything we do. We’re customer-driven, take accountability for our work, champion communication, and always look to develop and learn. We are proud of the services we provide and the people who help us deliver them.
What we offer:
Some of our benefits include:
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
* Generous pension scheme and life assurance.
* Ongoing training and development – we’ll invest in helping you grow your skills and career.
* Flexible working
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health and wellbeing support
Join Us!
If you’re looking for a stable and rewarding role where you’ll have the autonomy to make a difference, backed by excellent support and real opportunities to grow your career, this could be the perfect fit for you.
To apply for this role, please visit our website to compete the application form. Careers - Selwood Housing - Affordable Homes
At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.
We’re keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone.
The closing date of this advert is subject to change based on the volume of applications or the hiring timeline.