Bathroom Installer (Multi-Skilled

Paradigm Housing Group; Chesham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking a Multi-Skilled Plumbing Repairs Technician to deliver high-quality plumbing and multi-trade repairs across homes in Chesham and surrounding areas. The role involves tasks such as plumbing maintenance, carpentry, and first-time fixes. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a full UK driving license. The position offers an annual salary of £39,968 along with excellent benefits, including flexible working options and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual salary of £39,968

25 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

Health cash plan

Paid volunteering days

Funded training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plumber with additional carpentry skills.
• Experience in kitchen and bathroom fitting, door hanging, and woodwork repairs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing and general maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Apply multi-trade skills, including carpentry, kitchen and bathroom fitting.
• Manage van stock efficiently and minimise material waste.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Communication and customer service

Health and safety practices

Education

City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Carpentry

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Plumbing Repairs Technician

Deliver high‑quality plumbing and multi‑trade repairs across our homes. Location: Chesham, High Wycombe & surrounding counties. Mobile role covering Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing and general maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Apply multi‑trade skills, including carpentry, kitchen and bathroom fitting.
• Aim for first‑time fixes and complete repairs within target response times.
• Represent SettleParadigm professionally in residents’ homes.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and report concerns promptly.
• Manage van stock efficiently and minimise material waste.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Support apprentices and team members with guidance and mentoring.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota (optional).

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Carpentry, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a plumber with additional carpentry skills.
• Experience in kitchen and bathroom fitting, door hanging, and woodwork repairs.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Sound understanding of health and safety practices.

Nice to Haves

• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior staff.
• Familiarity with mobile job management systems.
• Confidence in delivering first‑time fixes and maintaining high standards.
• Passion for improving homes and resident experience.
• Experience working in social housing / local authority.

Benefits

• Annual salary: £39,968 + excellent benefits per annum.
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options.
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice.
• Family‑friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover).
• Life cover and income protection.
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging.
• 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support.
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions).
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships.
• 3 paid volunteering days in local communities.
• Peer‑recognition rewards platform.
• Paid professional subscription (one per year).

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds, disabled, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQ+ community members, and other under‑represented groups.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.