Plumber Multi Trade – Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Location: Oldbury
Job Type: Full-Time, Permenant
Salary: £34,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card
Our client, a leading contractor within the social housing sector, is currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber Multi Trade Operative to join their growing repairs and maintenance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out responsive repairs and planned maintenance works
- Working within occupied and void social housing properties
- Completing a variety of plumbing repairs and installations including:
- Tap, toilet, and basin repairs
- Shower repairs and replacements
- Leak detection and rectification
- Pipework repairs and alterations
- Cylinder and water system maintenance
- Waste and drainage repairs
- Undertaking additional multi-trade duties including:
- Basic carpentry repairs
- Patch plastering
- Tiling repairs and replacements
- Painting and decorating touch-ups
- General property maintenance
- Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently to a high standard
- Ensuring all works are completed within agreed service level agreements
- Delivering excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes
- Accurately completing job sheets and updating works via PDA/tablet systems
- Following all health and safety procedures
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Plumber Multi Trader within social housing, repairs, or maintenance
- Strong plumbing background with multi-trade repair experience
- Experience working within occupied properties
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
- Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Own tools (preferred unless otherwise supplied)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or equivalent qualification
- Experience using PDA systems for job management
- Previous social housing or local authority contractor experience
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £34,000
- Company van and fuel card
- Ongoing work with established social housing contracts
- Opportunity for permanent employment
- Supportive team environment and long-term career progression
