Plumber Multi-Trader- Social Housing

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

Geographical area: CB10, CB11, CM22, CM23, CM24

Own van preferred; business mileage 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 in CB10, CB11, CM22, CM23, and CM24.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver all aspects of repairs across tenanted social housing properties
• Undertake planned plumbing installations and remedials as part of a scheduled upgrade programme
• Repair and refit showers
• Repair sanitary wear
• Repair and fault‑find water issues in tenanted properties
• Install, maintain and repair:
  • Taps, toilets, basins and sinks
  • Baths and shower units
  • Hot and cold water systems
  • Soil stacks and waste pipework
• Support multi‑trade tasks:
  • Wall and floor tiling
  • Patch plastering
  • Painting and decorating
  • Basic carpentry
  • Splash‑back tiling
  • Minor electrical works (in line with Part P)
• Work in occupied properties with consideration for residents and their homes
• Maintain excellent customer service and represent the company to a high standard
• Record work via PDA system including labour and materials used
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety protocols and is completed to time and quality KPIs
• Communicate effectively

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 in the social housing sector, particularly within maintenance or repairs contracts
• 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 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

If you are an experienced Plumber Multi‑Trader looking to secure a long‑term role within a thriving social housing maintenance team, apply today. We will contact you.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…