Plumber – Repairs Team
Location: Yorkshire – covering five towns.
Pay
Base pay range: £31,166 per annum. Additional earnings from the call‑out rota opt‑in, personal use of the company van.
Company Overview
Together Housing Group is one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the region. As a non‑profit, all profits are reinvested back into the company for the benefit of residents and local communities.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all candidates, including those with protected characteristics, and are a Disability Confident employer.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform plumbing repairs in tenanted and vacant properties according to job tickets and specifications while adhering to regulations and best practices.
* Adopt a "Right First Time" approach, aiming to complete repairs in one visit with high‑quality workmanship.
* Organise work efficiently to minimise downtime, and communicate any workload issues for reallocation as needed.
* Be available for overtime and participate in a stand‑by or call‑out rota as arranged with management.
* Use initiative to diagnose and address repairs that may differ from the original job request, seeking approval for unexpected costs or extended timeframes.
* Maintain high standards of workmanship aligned with service specifications and safety procedures while collaborating with the team for efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
* Full UK Manual driving licence.
* Relevant plumbing certification: City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent (NVQ Level 2).
* Competent experience in all areas typically required of a qualified Plumber and related building disciplines.
* Proven experience in a customer‑service setting.
* Experience in optimising the number of repairs finished and ensuring multiple repairs are completed in a single visit.
Benefits
* Starting salary of £31,166 per annum.
* Additional earnings from the call‑out rota opt‑in.
* Personal use of the company van.
* 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over five years' service) plus bank holidays.
* Work 37 hours per week, scheduled between 08:00 and 19:30 across any five days from Monday to Saturday. A typical week is Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday 08:00 to 15:30, subject to change based on business requirements.
* Attractive pension schemes – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Full benefits package available for review.
Other Information
Please fully answer all questions on the application form. THG reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applicants are received.
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