Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative
Location: Bedford & Surrounding AreasSalary: Up to £38,000 per annumContract: Full-Time, PermanentSector: Social HousingCompany Van & Fuel Card Provided
We are currently recruiting for an experiencedPlumber / Multi-Trade Operative to join an established repairs and maintenance team, carrying outresponsive repairs across social housing properties in Bedford and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled plumber who has strongmulti-trade abilities and is looking forlong-term security, a permanent contract and a competitive salary of up to £38,000.
The role offers a varied workload, with the majority of work being carried out withinoccupied residents’ homes, alongside work on void properties. You’ll have the opportunity to use your plumbing skills every day while also completing a range of general maintenance and multi-trade repairs.
The Role
As a Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative, you will be responsible for attending residents’ properties and completingresponsive repairs and maintenance, diagnosing issues and carrying out high-quality repairs wherever possible.
Day-to-day duties will include:
- Carrying outresponsive plumbing repairs and maintenance across social housing properties
- Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently, safely and to a high standard
- Completing general multi-trade works includingbasic carpentry, patch plastering, tiling and minor building repairs
- Carrying out repairs withinoccupied properties, working respectfully around residents and their belongings
- Undertaking repairs withinvoid properties, helping prepare homes for re-let
- Completingkitchen and bathroom repairs and maintenance
- Carrying out remedial works and making good following repairs
- Using handheldPDA/job-management systems to receive, update and complete jobs
- Identifying additional works and reporting any repairs requiring follow-up
- Keeping work areas clean, safe and tidy
- Providing excellentcustomer service to tenants and residents
- Working towards achievingfirst-time fixes wherever possible
About You
We’re looking for a practical and reliablePlumber / Multi-Trader who is confident working independently and dealing directly with residents.
Ideally, you will have:
- Proven experience as aPlumber, Plumber Multi or Multi-Trade Operative
- Strong domestic plumbing and maintenance experience
- Good all-round multi-trade skills
- Previous experience withinsocial housing, housing associations, council properties or domestic maintenance is highly desirable
- Experience working withinoccupied properties
- Plumbing qualification such asNVQ Level 2 or equivalent preferred
- Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Good communication and customer service skills
- A professional, reliable and respectful approach
What’s On Offer?
Up to £38,000 per annum
Plus:
- Permanent, full-time position
- Company van
- Fuel card
- Tools and uniform provided
- Stable, long-term employment
- Consistent workload across Bedford and surrounding areas
- Social housing experience and training
- Supportive team environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
Why Consider This Role?
This is a great opportunity for someone who is currently working ontemporary contracts, self-employed or moving between jobs and wants the security of a permanent position.
You’ll be working on alocal patch across Bedford and surrounding areas, carrying out meaningful repairs and maintenance within residents’ homes. The role offers a good mixture ofplumbing and multi-trade work, so no two days are necessarily the same.
If you’re an experiencedPlumber / Multi-Trade Operative looking forup to £38,000, a company van, fuel card and long-term permanent work within social housing, we’d be keen to hear from you.
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