Plumber – Responsive Repairs
Location: Southampton
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Rate: £20 per hour
Company van provided
Uniform and PPE providedWe are looking for a confident and self-motivated Plumber to join our Housing Operations Responsive Repairs Team.
You will be carrying out a wide range of construction and property maintenance activities across the Southampton City boundary, working within occupied properties and liaising directly with residents.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Undertake fault-finding, diagnosis, and on-site problem solving to accurately determine the scope of works required, working with speed and precision and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
Deliver a standard and volume of work consistent with that of an experienced and competent Plumber, with the flexibility to adapt and undertake tasks outside of the core trade to enable completion in a single visit wherever practicable, including:
Patch plastering / artex / rendering
Wall and floor tiling
Worktops and kitchen units
Excavations
Painting and decorating
Making good brickwork
Minor carpentry works
Guttering
Minor electrical works
Provide reasonable estimates of time and materials (when requested) to complete tasks, orders, or projects within strict timescales.
Plan, measure, and organise work efficiently to minimise waste of materials.
Correctly interpret design plans, drawings, specifications, and written instructions to ensure work is completed to the required standard.The Role
Undertake plumbing works as part of the Responsive Repairs service
Carry out small works in other trade disciplines where required
Deliver high-quality property maintenance and repairs
Liaise daily with residents, colleagues, and peers
Maintain a strong customer-focused approachWhat We’re Looking For
Practical understanding of the construction / property maintenance industry (essential)
Experience in property maintenance (desirable)
Ability to multi-task and work across minor additional trade disciplines
Strong communication skills
Confident, reliable, and self-motivated approachHow To Apply
If this sounds like the role for you, please send your latest CV to (url removed) or call Harry on (phone number removed)