Multi-Trader: Plumbing & Carpentry for Social Housing

Civic Recruitment Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call standby payment £200 per week

In-house IT training provided

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Multi Trader to service Rugby Borough Council's housing stock, focusing on domestic plumbing repairs with occasional carpentry tasks in occupied properties. The role aims for first-visit resolutions wherever possible.

You will work 37 hours weekly, 08:00–16:00, on-site in Rugby, under a Local Authority Umbrella. An on-call standby payment of £200 per week applies when required.

Qualifications

• Strong domestic plumbing experience.
• Leak detection and repairs capability.
• Sanitaryware replacement and repairs.
• General plumbing fault finding.
• Carpentry experience as a secondary trade.
• Experience working in social housing or property maintenance.
• Experience working in occupied residential properties.
• Ability to carry out multiple repairs without additional trades.
• Good customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair leaks.
• Repair and replace taps, toilets, basins, baths, and sanitary ware.
• Complete kitchen and bathroom plumbing repairs.
• Undertake waste pipe and drainage repairs.
• Carry out fault-finding and remedial plumbing works.
• Deliver repairs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate job records using IT systems and handheld devices.
• Communicate effectively with tenants and residents.
• Ensure properties are left clean and safe following repairs.
• Work independently and manage workloads efficiently.
• Participate in the out-of-hours standby rota if required.

Skills

Domestic plumbing

Leak detection

Sanitaryware repair

Carpentry (secondary)

Social housing experience

Occupied properties experience

Customer service

Time management

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Multi Trader to service Rugby Borough Council's housing stock, focusing on domestic plumbing repairs with occasional carpentry tasks in occupied properties. The role aims for first-visit resolutions wherever possible.

You will work 37 hours weekly, 08:00–16:00, on-site in Rugby, under a Local Authority Umbrella. An on-call standby payment of £200 per week applies when required.