Bathroom Fitter/Plumber Multi

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Blandford Forum is seeking an experienced Bathroom Fitter Multi Trade Operative to join their Property Team. In this role, you will complete full bathroom refurbishments and perform plumbing maintenance tasks. Candidates must have at least NVQ level 2 or equivalent in plumbing, along with significant experience in wall tiling and carpentry. The role comes with competitive benefits including a tool allowance, holiday package, company van, and pension scheme. A full driving license is required.

Benefits

Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Business use van

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

SmartTech purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 2 in Plumbing or 5 years experience in trade.
• At least 3 years experience of wall tiling to a high standard.
• Experience in carpentry and working in occupied premises.

Responsibilities

• Complete full bathroom refurbishment projects.
• Conduct plumbing maintenance tasks as per work schedules.
• Installation of sanitary ware and kitchen sinks.

Skills

Plumbing expertise

Wall tiling

Carpentry skills

Customer service

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent

Job description

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.

We are now the 6th largest housing association by size, with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.

We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Bathroom Fitter Multi Trade Operative, to join our Property Team in our Blandford locality. As you will spend a fair amount of time on the road, we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you won't be out of pocket.

You will also benefit from

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
• Life cover 4 x annual salary
• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

What you'll be doing

As a Mullti Skilled Bathroom fitter you will complete Full Bathroom refurbishment projects in SNG's properties within our Planned Bathroom refurbishment Team, and other plumbing maintenance tasks elsewhere in line with work schedules, depending on the demands of the business.

Tasks to include but not limited to:

• Replacement of complete bathroom suites, to include all associated plumbing, tiling walls, boxing in of pipework, and repairing and prepping timber and concrete sub-floors (caber, floorboards, plywood prep and latexing)
• Repairs to and replacement of domestic plumbing installations
• Installation of replacement sanitary ware and baths, shower trays and level decks and associated equipment
• Installation of kitchen sinks
• Installation of new pipe work (soldered and press fit copper, speed fit, waste, rainwater)
• Installation of new sundry items such as taps and ball valves
• Repairs to sundry items
• Installing and repairing water mains supplies, heating system pipe work and drainage stop taps
• Installing and fixing domestic appliances like showers.

What you'll need

You should have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing OR have at least 5 years experience within this core trade. You will have at least 3 years experience of wall tiling to a high standard, and experience in carpentry. You will have experience of working in occupied premises and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Have a strong health and safety mindset, with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team

The ability to use mobile technology such as iPad or PDA is essential. A current CSCS card is desirable.

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!

Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure