Multi Skilled Plumber

Great Places Housing Association; Oldham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing service provider in Oldham is seeking a Multi Skilled Plumber to deliver excellent plumbing services in their homes. This full-time role offers a competitive starting salary that rises after probation, generous annual leave, benefits including a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in plumbing and a full clean driving license.

Benefits

26-30 days annual leave

Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution)

Healthcare auto-enrolled

High-street discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Ability to manage own time and work to deadlines.
• Similar experience ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class plumbing service to customers.
• Maintain domestic sanitary appliances in homes.
• Ensure all work is completed with quality and safety.

Skills

Hand Tools

Construction Experience

HVAC

Plumbing

Power Tools

Education

NVQ Level 2 in plumbing or equivalent

Job description

Multi Skilled Plumber

You will be responsible for providing a first class plumbing service to all our customers in their homes.

Starting salary 32829 rising to 34557 on successful completion of 6 month probation period.

Location and Hours

Oldham

39 hour week: 8am-4:30pm Monday‑Thursday & 8am-3:30pm Friday.

Leave and Benefits

Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days plus bank holidays.

Van and fuel card, uniform & tools provided.

Requirements

Key must haves: full clean driving licence, NVQ level 2 in plumbing or equivalent.

You will need to be able to drive a Great Places Van.

You must have a full clean drivers licence to drive a Great Places Van.

Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.

Ability to manage your own time and work to deadlines.

Similar experience ideal but not essential.

Demonstrate a positive can‑do attitude and a flexible approach to the working day.

What you’ll be doing

You will assist with providing a first class plumbing service in respect of the maintenance of all domestic sanitary appliances (eg bathrooms, sinks, taps, drainage, etc.) to all our homes, maintaining a high standard of workmanship in the area.

Ensure that all work undertaken is completed with due regard for quality, productivity and safety.

Have good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy and reactive workload.

Demonstrate a positive and flexible attitude.

Demonstrate reliability, initiative, ability to work as part of a team and on your own.

You will communicate with customers and colleagues effectively.

Treat the homes with respect and maintain high standards of health and safety & report any concerns to your line manager.

You will look after the equipment provided to you, keeping it clean and fit for working condition.

What we need from you

A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing.

A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.

A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places.

A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Ability to work flexibly and, when needed, outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity.

An ability to work in uncertainty.

To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity.

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places).

WPA Healthcare auto‑enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available – option to increase and add on family members.

The Market Place high‑street restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle‑to‑work, smart tech loans and much more.

Annual Leave: Start at 26 days, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years. Bank Holidays.

Lottery monthly draw (1st @ £250, 2nd @ £75, 3rd @ £50).

Savings Club – you can put aside money each month for 11 months to help you save for that special something (pays out in November’s salary).

Great Places Housing Group

Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord: we provide a wide range of services and promote partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our safeguarding policies can be found on our website.

To use the van fleet insurance, you must have a minimum of 2 years of driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over 21 and complete an online driver monitoring assessment prior to starting. If you are under 21 with 2 years of driving experience, you will also be required to complete an online driver monitoring assessment and an additional in‑vehicle assessment funded by Great Places.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Smart tech loans
• Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution)
• WPA Healthcare auto‑enrolled
• High‑street restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle‑to‑work, smart tech loans
• Annual Leave: 26‑30 days, increasing over 5 years
• Reward & Recognition – You Count Rewards for going above & beyond
• Help with transport – season ticket loans at discounted rates

Key Skills

• Hand Tools
• Construction Experience
• Retail Sales
• HVAC
• Remodeling
• Renovation
• Pipe Threading
• Painting
• Plumbing
• Power Tools
• Construction Plumbing
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1