Multi Trade Repairs Team Member (RTM) - Plumber

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing association in Rochdale is seeking a Multi Trade Plumber to join their Repairs service. The role involves carrying out property repairs and maintenance, and requires a recognized plumbing qualification along with strong multi-trade skills. Additionally, the successful candidate must hold a full UK driving license and have experience in a repairs environment. This permanent position offers extensive benefits including 30 days holiday and a quality pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with RBH matching contributions

Access to healthcare cash plan

Employment Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Experience in repairs & maintenance service, preferably in domestic properties.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of property repairs and maintenance.
• Supervise and control apprentices.
• Participate in emergency repairs call-out service.

Skills

Plumbing qualification

Multi-trade ability

Supervisory skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in Plumbing

Job description

Permanent, Full Time - 36.25 hours

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Trade Plumber to join our Repairs service.

As a Multi Trade Plumber you will carry out all aspects of property repairs & maintenance as defined by your primary trade and associated work.

We are looking for someone who :

• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Holds a recognised Plumbing qualification such as City & Guilds or NVQ
• Has previous experience of working within a repairs & maintenance service, preferably relating to a domestic property portfolio.
• Has excellent multi-trade ability, knowledge and experience and a willingness to apply these attributes to the requirements of the RBH repairs & maintenance service. For example, tiling and plastering and joinery ability.
• Ability to receive, understand and react in a timely manner to verbal (telephone), electronic (mobile device) and written instructions (work orders)
• Supervise and control apprentices, training and guiding them in the standards expected by the society and always ensuring they work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participate in the emergency repairs call-out service involving working outside normal hours as and when required. Primarily within plumbing. However, duties may vary.
• Be responsible for materials & equipment held in society vehicle and guard against loss or theft.

What's in it for you?

As an RBH employee, you will receive a range of fantastic benefits, including :

• Holiday entitlement – 30 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays, with an additional 5 days after completion of five years’ service. Part time employees will receive a pro rata entitlement.
• Ability to purchase up to an additional week leave per year.
• A quality defined contribution pension scheme, with salary exchange and RBH matches your contributions up to 8%
• Healthcare – automatic enrolment into a health care cash plan, covering optical and dental costs, consultation fees and physio to name but a few.
• You will also have access to our Employment Assistance Programme with a 24-hour confidential counselling support for both personal and work-related issues.
• Plus, many more

Please refer to the attached Job Description in the supporting documents section upon completing your application.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.