SW-007-PlumbMul-264
Plumber Multi-Trader– Social Housing
Pay: £26 – £27 per hour
Working for a Maintenance Contractor
Based out of Saffron Walden (CB11 4LH)
Long-term temp role | Social Housing Maintenance
Role good to knows
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Covering a geographical area covering CB10, CB11, CM22, CM23, and CM24
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Own van would be the preference, but business mileage will be paid weekly
We are working with a reputable contractor on a new housing association repairs contract delivering quality repairs and maintenance installations across housing stock left and right of CB10, CB11, CM22, CM23, and CM24. Due to a recent contract win, the contractor is expanding their in-house team and are now looking for a skilled Plumber Multi-Trader to join their Saffron Walden-based team, delivering bathroom, kitchen and general housing repairs.
Key Responsibilities
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Delivering all aspects of repairs across tenanted social housing properties
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Undertaking planned plumbing installations and remedials as part of a scheduled upgrade programme
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Repairing and refitting showers
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Repairs to sanitary wear
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Repairing and fault-finding water issues in tenanted properties
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Install, maintain, and repair:
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Taps, toilets, basins, sinks
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Baths and shower units
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Hot and cold water systems
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Soil stacks and waste pipework
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Supporting with multi-trade tasks including:
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Wall and floor tiling
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Patch plastering
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Painting and decorating
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Basic carpentry
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Splash back tiling
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Minor electrical works (in line with Part P)
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Working in occupied properties with consideration for residents and their homes
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Maintaining excellent customer service and representing the company to a high standard.
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Recording works via PDA system including labour and materials used
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Ensuring all work complies with health and safety protocols and is completed to time and quality KPIs
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Communicating
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a qualified plumber or time-served with strong plumbing skills.
Ability to carry out additional multi-trade duties to a high standard (tiling, carpentry, patch plastering, decorating)
Experience working within the social housing sector, particularly within maintenance or a repairs contract
Full UK driving licence
Own van or Estate Car (Business Mileage paid)
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent qualifications/time-served)
Part P qualification (ideally)
Proven experience working in social housing repairs & maintenance
Experience working in occupied / tenanted properties
Strong multi-trade skills alongside plumbing
Good communication and customer service skills
Competent using PDA systems and able to follow job instructions electronically
Strong customer service approach and tidy work ethic
Ability to work independently and manage own workload across dispersed sites
Knowledge of SOR codes and planned maintenance delivery standards (desirable)
Package & Benefits
Pay: £26 - £27 per hour (depending on experience and contract method – CIS)
Temp-to-perm route available for the right candidate
Ongoing training, upskilling and professional development support
Supportive team environment with progression opportunities
Next Steps
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If you are an experienced Plumber Multi-Trader looking to secure a long-term role within a thriving social housing maintenance team, apply today. Once we receive your application, a member of our team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail
ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with: ✅ Housing Association ✅ Local Authority ✅ Direct Labour Organisation ✅ Maintenance Contractors ✅ Estates Department ✅ FM Contractors. Providing ✅Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives ✅Operational Management Staff ✅Customer and Delivery Support Professionals
ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment business on the temp nature of this role
To achieve the upper end of this pay scale you will need to demonstrate strong social housing repairs and maintenance experience
The advertised rates are based on working CIS but a PAYE and holiday payment method and rate can be discussed, but this will mean a slight reduction in the advertised headline rate