Multiskilled Operative Plumber

HQN Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Colchester Borough Homes is seeking a Multiskilled Operative Plumber to join our in-house trades team. You’ll handle plumbing repairs and maintenance in tenanted and empty properties, often on the road, with a company van and fuel card provided. Out-of-hours rota may be required.

The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and teamwork in a community-focused housing environment. Permanent contract, 40 hours per week; part-time hours would be considered.

Qualifications

• Must have a plumbing qualification and be able to carry out property repairs and maintenance in tenanted and empty properties.
• Organised, with a can-do attitude and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform property repairs and routine maintenance across tenanted and empty properties.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental guidelines while on-site and on the road.
• Be prepared to join an out-of-hours rota if required.

Skills

Plumbing

Customer service

Time management

Education

Plumbing qualification

Tools

Company van

Job description

Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm

Part time hours would be considered.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

JOIN US FOR A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE

Colchester Borough Homes is a fantastic place to work, delivering vital services and making a real difference to our tenants’ and leaseholders’ lives. We aim to be a trusted choice for local housing, property and community services. We are an ambitious organisation focused on delivering great value services that make a difference.

About the role:

We have an in-house team of tradespeople, in which an opportunity has come up for a Multiskilled Operative Plumber to join the team. You will be experienced in plumbing and will be able to conduct property related repairs and maintenance work in both tenanted and empty properties.
As you will spend a large amount of time on the road, we will provide you with a company van and fuel card. You will also be expected to go ontoan out of hours call out rota if required.

About you

You will have a plumbing qualification and be able to conduct property related repair and maintenance work. We require an organised individual with a can-do attitude to provide an excellent service to our customers
You will be required to demonstrate a genuine commitment to customer service and will ensure that all health, safety and environmental guidelines are followed. You will also have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team and have good time management skills.
You can find out more about Colchester Borough Homes by visiting: www.cbhomes.org.uk .

Equality & Diversity Commitment

Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.