Multi Trade Operative - Plumber (P02005)

New Forest District Council; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Multi Trade Plumber for their Housing Maintenance Team in Croydon. The role involves carrying out plumbing repairs and installations with a focus on exceptional customer service. Employees will benefit from competitive salary, extensive training, and a supportive work environment aimed at enhancing skills and career progression.

Benefits

23 - 26 days annual leave

Payment of professional subscription

LGPS Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at high street retailers

Provision of tools, van, and uniform

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experienced and/or qualified in plumbing or related field.
• Flexible approach to meet changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake remedial repair works to plumbing and heating systems.
• Carry out basic building related trade activities.
• Liaise with residents and maintain high customer service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organisational skills

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02.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are expanding and looking to recruit for Multi Trade Operatives – Plumbers within our Housing Maintenance Team!

Duties include a wide range of activities within one specific trade and associated shadow duties from one or more unrelated trade,

Multi Trade Plumber

• Undertake remedial repair works to plumbing, heating and drainage systems including the installation of pipework, radiators and heating controls/valves to domestic and commercial properties.
• Carry out above ground drainage works including the installation and remedial works of Rainwater goods;
• Carry out basic building related trade activities to assist with the smooth progression of a plumbing works. This will include the cutting out of worktops for installation of sinks, refixing of boxing in/ducting, removal and replacement of timber flooring, and the execution of small quantities of ceramic wall tiling, floor tiling and painting works;

About You

You will be experienced and/or qualified in your chosen field. As the work is varied a flexible approach is required to meet changing needs and tight deadlines. Excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm, and a ‘can do’ attitude is all essential as you’ll be our ambassador when you visit our customers’ homes to carry out repairs and installations to the highest of standards. You will liaise with residents, peers, and colleagues on a daily basis so communication and customer focus will be essential to the role. Organisational, customer service, time management and physical skills are key to this role.

Why work for us?

You can be confident of a rewarding career, with a competitive salary, job security and a wide range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities in return for your dedication to bettering the lives of our residents in the New Forest.

We’ll provide:

• A van for work use, all power tools, uniform and PPE/RPE
• All ongoing training

What’s in it for you?

• 23 - 26 days annual leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service)
• Payment of professional subscription
• LGPS Pension scheme (defined benefits)
• Council vehicle
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
• A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

You will need a full driving licence to drive our vehicles and will also be required to undergo a DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks.

If you’d like to be part of our team, apply today.

To find out more information about the role we are looking to fill, please contact Wes Pay on 07467 434871.

Closing date: 8 th October 2023 Interview date: w/c 16 th October 2023