Multi-skilled Operative (Plumber)

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Branded workwear

Tools provided

Wellbeing package

Pension scheme

32 days holiday

Extra leave options

Mental Health Support

Career development

Job summary

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership in Grimsby is seeking a versatile tradesperson to join our Responsive Repairs team. You will perform a variety of plumbing repairs and maintenance in customers’ homes, from fixing leaks to diagnosing faults and restoring hot and cold water services.

The role offers a permanent contract with a 40-hour week, a local patch, and a supportive team focused on delivering quality work that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Plumbing is essential.
• Experience in other trades such as joinery, bricklaying, tiling, painting and decorating, glazing, roofing, and external works.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the repairs of domestic properties.
• An awareness of health and safety considerations within a domestic property (Asbestos, working around customers, working at heights & electrics).
• The ability to use PDA/iPad and other electronic communication devices.
• The ability to interpret a job description from a handheld device and carry out those tasks in a timely manner.
• The ability to communicate on regular basis with team leaders and planners to ensure work is carried out and completed to the highest possible standard.
• Must have a full valid, clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain van stock and ensure you have the right tools and equipment to work safely, always putting the customer first.
• Carry out maintenance repairs, diagnosing and resolving issues.
• Carry out a range of Plumbing tasks such as repairing leaky taps, unblocking sinks and toilets, installing a new bath and resolving shower issues.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, using appropriate PPE, dust sheets, and overshoes to protect the property and show respect to the customer.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments on-site and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Communicate with the planning team through our housing management system around the status of a job, ensuring records are accurate and customers stay well-informed throughout the process.
• Undertake other repairs general building tasks as required.
• You’ll be part of our Out of Hours call-out rota for emergency repairs

Skills

Plumbing

Other trades

Tools

PDA/iPad

Job description

Looking for a role that offers stability while making a real difference in people’s lives?

Are you a versatile trades person who can address a range of property needs efficiently?

Location: Grimsby

Salary: £34,809.00 (Plus standby and call out payments)

Contract:Permanent

Hours:Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (Plus call out rota)

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, our vision is to create places to be proud of, and our mission is simple: the basics done well. If you’re passionate about delivering quality work that truly impacts lives, we’d love to hear from you.

As part of our Responsive Repairs team, you'll be out in our customers' homes carrying out a variety of plumbing repairs and maintenance, helping to resolve issues quickly and effectively when they arise. From fixing leaking taps, toilets and pipework to diagnosing faults, replacing baths and restoring hot and cold-water services.

If you want to do an ‘honest day’s graft’, and be of a supportive team that values hard work and integrity—this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What’s in It for you?

We’re a local housing association rooted in the Grimsby and Boston communities. Many of our colleagues live in the same areas we serve, giving us a shared purpose to improve lives.

You’ll be equipped with:

• A company van
• Fuel card
• Branded workwear
• All the tools you need to do your job with pride

You’ll also have access to:

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1,200 per year (Westfield Health) -Enhanced family leave and maternity policies.
• A brilliant salary sacrifices pension scheme — with up to 12% employer contribution.
• 32 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), increasing annually for your first five years.
• Opportunities to earn extra leave for full attendance, plus buy/sell options.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
• You’ll also join a positive team culture where your development is a priority and your ideas are valued.

What will a typical week look like?

Working at LHP offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference - but it’s not always easy, you’ll have a fantastic team around you as support and to celebrate your team success.

A typical week could be as follows

• You’ll start the day by being responsible for maintaining your van stock and ensure you have the right tools and equipment to work safely, always putting the customer first.
• You’ll carry out maintanance repairs, diagnosing and resolving issues.
• You’ll carry out a range of Plumbing tasks such as repairing leaky taps, unblocking sinks and toilets, installing a new bath and resolving shower issues.
• You’ll ensure all work is completed safely, using appropriate PPE, dust sheets, and overshoes to protect the property and show respect to the customer.
• You’ll carry out dynamic risk assessments on-site and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Communicate with the planning team through our housing management system around the status of a job, ensuring records are accurate and customers stay well-informed throughout the process.
• Undertake other repairs general building tasks as required.
• You’ll be part of ourOut of Hours call-out rotafor emergency repairs

What Skills and Experience will you need?

• Strong experience in Plumbing is essential
• Experience in other trades is highly desirable, such as, joinery, bricklaying, tiling, painting and decorating, glazing, roofing, and external works
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the repairs of domestic properties
• An awareness of health and safety considerations within a domestic property (i.e. Asbestos, working around customers, working at heights & electrics)
• The ability to use PDA/iPad and other electronic communication devices
• The ability to interpret a job description from a handheld device and carry out those tasks in a timely manner
• The ability to communicate on regular basis with team leaders and planners to ensure work is carried out and completed to the highest possible standard
• Must have a full valid, clean driving license

Got a question about the role? No matter how big, small, or random, give Gary a call on 07725 481769. He'll be happy to chat.

Finally some key Information

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we’re committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates.

It's important to ensure that the role you're applying for is the right fit for you. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team at [e-mail] for a friendly chat

Please be aware that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or if there are changes in business priorities.

To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process

All offers of Employment is subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References

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