Multi-Trade Operative (Plumber)

plymouthcommunityhomes; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days leave

Holiday trading

Onsite gym

Volunteer days

EAP - counselling

Flu vaccination

Cycle to Work

Modern technology tools

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Plymouth Community Homes is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative Plumber to deliver high-quality repairs for residents across Plymouth and nearby areas. You will join an in-house Plumbing team performing responsive repairs, planned maintenance and installations, with opportunities to expand your skills and participate in water hygiene and risk assessments.

The role offers on-call earnings, a supportive team culture, and clear pathways for professional development within an established housing

Qualifications

• Recognised plumbing qualification.
• Proven experience in plumbing trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to plan and organise own workload.
• Experience with water hygiene compliance activities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Enjoy problem-solving within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs, planned maintenance and installation work.
• Support water hygiene compliance and risk assessments as part of the role.
• Work on multi-trade repair tasks and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Plumbing

Trade experience

Driving licence

Workload management

Water hygiene

Customer service

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

Want the Excitement of a Growing Organisation and the Security of a Permanent Role?

If you're looking for stable employment, ongoing development opportunities, a supportive team culture, and the chance to enhance your earnings through our on-call rota, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Multi-Trade Operative Plumber, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services to residents across Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

Working as part of our in-house Plumbing team, you'll carry out a variety of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and installation work, helping us maintain safe, comfortable homes for our customers.

This role also offers excellent opportunities to expand your skillset, with involvement in:

• Water hygiene compliance activities
• Planned maintenance programmes
• Risk assessments
• Multi-trade repair works
• Supporting service improvements across the business

No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to continue developing professionally.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who:

• Hold a recognised plumbing qualification
• Have proven experience working within the plumbing trade
• Possess a full UK driving licence
• Can effectively manage and organise their own workload
• Have experience of water hygiene compliance activities
• Take pride in delivering high-quality customer service
• Enjoy problem-solving and working as part of a supportive team

Please review the Job Description to ensure you meet the essential criteria.

Why Join Plymouth Community Homes?

At PCH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise the value of skilled trades professionals and invest in creating an environment where you can build a rewarding and long-term career.

As well as excellent job security and additional earning potential through our on-call rota, you'll benefit from:

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday trading scheme for added flexibility
• Free onsite gym and changing facilities
• Three paid volunteer days each year through our Make a Difference programme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling support
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Modern technology and smartphone tools to support efficient working
• A welcoming and inclusive culture with regular social, charity and team events

Most importantly, you'll join an organisation that's committed to investing in its people, supporting professional growth, and delivering meaningful work that positively impacts thousands of local residents every day.

Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for job share.

Plymouth Community Homes is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We welcome applications from talented people from all backgrounds and communities.