Maintenance Operative - Plumber

South Yorkshire Housing Association; London Colney; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays + 4 days

Flexible working scheme

Wellbeing scheme

Pension contribution match up to 5%

Discounts with retailers

Job summary

South Yorkshire Housing Association is seeking an experienced Plumber to work within the Planned Works team. You will perform plumbing installations and repairs in customers' homes and our care facilities, delivering high workmanship and excellent customer care at all times.

The role requires NVQ/City & Guilds level or proven track record, a valid driving licence, and the ability to use online digital work solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience and ability to carry out plumbing work including installations and repairs.
• Be qualified to NVQ or City & Guilds level or equivalent, or demonstrate track record in plumbing works.
• Ability to solve problems and to make recommendations for repair and maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing installations and repairs in customers' homes and buildings.
• Work to high standards of workmanship and customer care.
• Provide advice and guidance to clients on maintenance and repair issues.

Skills

Plumbing installations

Plumbing repairs

Problem solving

Customer service

Digital tools

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds level

Tools

Online applications

Job description

Reporting to an HMT Planned Works Supervisor, the role will entail working alone or as part of a small team. You will be carrying out plumbing installations and repairs in the homes of our customers, and buildings owned or maintained by SYHA. In this role you will be working to achieve high standards of workmanship and excellent customer care at all times.

• The experience and the ability to carry out plumbing work including both installations and repairs.
• Be qualified to NVQ or City & Guilds level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate a track record of carrying out plumbing installation or repair works.
• Have the ability to solve problems and to make recommendations for repair and maintenance issues.
• Be flexible and have the ability to carry out minor repairs requiring the skills of other trades, such as minor joinery and plastering works.
• Have the ability to provide advice and guidance to clients/customers on maintenance and repair issues.
• Have a full driving licence and be confident to drive vehicles in the HMT fleet. This includes vehicles up to long wheelbase transit size.
• A working knowledge of digital work solutions including using online applications. At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.
• Salary - Starting at £31,722 for a 37 hour week - Rises to £32,580 after successful completion of probationary period)
• Salary rises incrementally up to £34,295 over a five year period
• Working hours - 37 hours per week
• 27 days annual leave, Bank holidays including an additional 4 bank holiday days
• Driving licence essential - Includes a company van and fuel card
• Power tools and plant provided
• Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme,
• A discounts scheme that can be used with a variety of retailers
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
• Additional Multi-skill bonus of £1308 per annum, paid monthly for qualifying staff
• Pension contribution- we match your contributions up to 5%

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways - from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent. Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce.

£31,722South Yorkshire Housing Association In 1972, South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) was formed as part of a wider movement to end homelessness after our founder, John Belcher, watched Ken Loach's Cathy Come Home.

We have an opportunity for a Plumber with a proven track record to join our Planned Works team. The successful person will provide a variety of plumbing installations and repairs, working in customers' homes as well as vacant properties and our care facilities. You will be working for our Home Maintenance Team, who are a team of trade professionals. You will maintain the high standards expected of this team and deliver excellent customer care at all times while working to tight deadlines. This is a role working in a fast paced environment that is frequently subject to change. We are a forward thinking, values driven housing association. This role is working out in our properties, using our maintenance depot in Ecclesfield, Sheffield as an operating base. For our perfect candidate, we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits.