Multi-Skilled Plumbing & Repairs Technician (Social Housing)

Mears; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards discounts

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Long service recognition

Additional holiday with length of svc

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Occupational health support

Green car scheme

Inclusive workplace networks

Job summary

Mears is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to perform repairs, maintenance and installation work across social housing properties, with a focus on plumbing and additional trades. You will complete work to a high standard, keep accurate records and deliver excellent service in residents' homes.

The role requires carrying out repairs in tenanted and void properties, installing bathrooms, partial kitchen installations, tiling, carpentry and painting, with emphasis on safety and customer

Qualifications

• Proven plumbing experience.
• Experience across at least three additional trades.
• Ability to carry out multi-trade repairs and maintenance work independently.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own hand tools.
• Experience working in social housing desirable.
• Knowledge of damp and mould issues desirable.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs across tenanted and void social housing properties.
• Complete plumbing repairs including leak repairs and replacement of kitchen and bathroom taps.
• Install new bathrooms and complete bathroom refurbishment works.
• Undertake partial kitchen installations and replacement kitchen and bathroom panels.
• Carry out first and second fix carpentry works.
• Complete wall and floor tiling repairs and installations.
• Undertake patch painting and associated finishing works.
• Accurately record job details, materials used and completion information.
• Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicle in good working order.
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required.
• Report safeguarding concerns, property issues and further works identified during visits.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Multi-trade skills

Full UK driving licence

Own hand tools

Customer service

Job description

Mears is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to perform repairs, maintenance and installation work across social housing properties, with a focus on plumbing and additional trades. You will complete work to a high standard, keep accurate records and deliver excellent service in residents' homes.

The role requires carrying out repairs in tenanted and void properties, installing bathrooms, partial kitchen installations, tiling, carpentry and painting, with emphasis on safety and customer