Job title: Qualified Multi- Skilled Operative (Plumber)
Salary: £37,314 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Dumfries and Galloway Annandale and Eskdale, Nithsdale, and surrounding areas.
Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to peoples lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes South as a Qualified Multi-Skilled Operative (Plumber) working within Annandale and Eskdale, Nithsdale, and surrounding areas.
Our Repairs team, delivers repairs, maintenance and investment services for customers in Wheatley Homes South properties, as well as for people living in Wheatleys other subsidiaries in the south of Scotland.
About the role
Were looking for a Qualified Multi-Skilled Operative (Plumber) to join our team at Wheatley Homes South. The role involves carrying out repairs in our customers homes, providing our on-call service, and preparing void properties to re-let, including external pipework repairs and drainage work. Identifying mould and damp issues within our houses, carrying out mould washes and repairs required to eradicate the mould.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with a positive attitude, a willingness to embrace a vibrant and fast-paced working environment, whilst showing accountability for their workload from beginning to end. You should also be a great team player with strong problem-solving skills.
You must have a relevant trade qualification for plumbing and can multi-skill in other trades. Experience of working in social housing is desirable but not essential.
A clean driving license is essential, and the posts are subject to a level 1 disclosure check.
There will be a requirement to take part in our on-call rota on a regular basis.
The benefits we offer
As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.
The successful candidate will receive:
* a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
* access to a contributory pension scheme;
* excellent leave entitlements;
* a work van, stocked with individual power tools;
* all PPE will be provided;
* enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
* contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
* access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
* 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
Committed to inclusion
At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.
We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. Its important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.
Closing date: 27 October 2025 at 5pm
We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team.
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