Plumber / Multi Trade Operative
Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley, Croydon, Bromley
Salary: Up to £38,325 per annum
Temporary to Permanent Full-Time
We are currently working in partnership with a leading social housing maintenance contractor to recruit an experienced Plumber / Multi Trade Operative to join their responsive repairs and maintenance team covering West London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor offering long-term career stability, ongoing training and development, and the opportunity to work within a busy responsive repairs team delivering essential maintenance services to residents.
The Role
- Carrying out responsive plumbing repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties
- Diagnosing and repairing leaks, hot and cold water systems, pipework and sanitaryware
- Completing bathroom and kitchen plumbing installations and replacements
- Undertaking multi-trade repairs including:
- Wall and floor tiling
- First and second fix carpentry
- Patch plastering and making good
- Painting and decorating
- Diagnosing faults and delivering first‑time fixes wherever possible
- Completing job updates accurately using PDA/mobile working systems
- Working closely with supervisors and planners to ensure repairs are completed within agreed service levels
- Ensuring all work complies with current Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
- Delivering excellent customer service while working within occupied properties
- Participating in an out‑of‑hours call‑out rota when required
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 Plumbing or City & Guilds equivalent
- Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate
- Experience working as a Plumber / Multi Trade Operative within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or domestic property maintenance
- Competent in carrying out basic carpentry, tiling, plastering and decorating works
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience using PDA or mobile working devices
- Good understanding of responsive repairs and reactive maintenance
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Own hand tools
Benefits
- Salary up to £38,325 depending on experience
- Company van and fuel card
- Permanent position
- 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Employee rewards and discount platform
- Referral bonus scheme
- Ongoing training and career development
- Long‑term career progression with a leading social housing maintenance contractor
Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Plumber with strong multi‑trade experience
- Previous experience working within occupied social housing properties
- Customer‑focused with excellent communication skills
- Able to work independently and manage workloads efficiently
- Committed to delivering high‑quality workmanship and first‑class customer service
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