Job Title: Plumber
Team: Maintenance
Service: Plumbing
Responsible to: Maintenance Manager
This is a job working for Ongo.
Job Summary
To carry Out a range plumbing tasks that may be both routine and non-routine in nature, including, small maintenance tasks, in both occupied & empty homes.
Benefits of working with Ongo include:
30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
Exceptional leave
15 hours per year paid volunteering
Annual pay review
Mileage reimbursement at 46p per mile
Free parking (pass provided)
“No sick days” voucher
9.5% pension contribution (Aviva)
3x salary life assurance policy
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Simply Health package (including Pro-counselling for family members)
Housing Perks
Agile working
Home working equipment provided
Local gym discounts
Discounts at Costa and Starbucks (town centre)
Car lease scheme
Main Responsibilities
To carry out repairs / service plumbing systems and appliances including / sanitaryware / hot and cold water systems and drainage systems
To inspect and identify works required and to arrange for information to be passed to the relevant line manager or Works Planner
To undertake on site supervision of apprentices & volunteers.
Undertake minor repairs works and general maintenance including multi skilled tasks as set out by the organisation
To use modern systems, technology and devices to keep accurate data of work undertaken, materials used and time allocation.
To identify from inspection, materials required to carry out repair or installation to the required standard
To ensure the safe handling and storage of all plant and equipment, including regular checks for road worthiness on vehicles for which you are responsible.
To undertake all work in accordance with Health and Safety policy statements and safe working practices
The post holder will be expected to be aware of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children and report any concerns via Ongo’s Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Work in an agile manner to ensure best service for customer.
Skills, Competence, Experience Required
NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification.
Experience of property repairs and maintenance work
Knowledge in the use and maintenance of plant and machinery relevant to the trade
Experience in carrying out relevant installations, repairs and servicing in occupied and empty properties.
Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work practices
Full Driving Licence
Basic IT skills
Ability to carry out dynamic risk assessments
Understanding of COSHH regulations
Customer Care orientated and dedicated to the provision of a high quality service
Ability to have difficult conversations with customers
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