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Build Recruitment

Basildon

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GBP 34,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Plumber to join a maintenance team in Basildon. As part of this role, you will perform repairs on social housing properties, providing high-quality services while utilizing a company van and fuel card. The position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 plus extensive benefits, including holidays, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Van & Fuel Card
26 Days Holiday
Profit Share & Bonus Scheme
Enhanced Pension Plan
Healthcare Cash Plan
Life Assurance
Flexible Working
Employee Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

  • Experience in plumbing or multi-trade roles, especially in social housing.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality repairs.
  • Knowledge of heating and hot water systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance on social housing properties.
  • Undertake basic multi-trade tasks as required.
  • Deliver high-quality work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Skills

Plumbing
Multi-trade skills
Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2

Tools

Handheld devices
Company van
Job description

Plumber - Social Housing Location: Basildon

Salary: £34,000 + Vehicle & Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent

About the role

Build Recruitment are looking for an experienced Plumber to join our client's maintenance team, working across social housing properties in Basildon and surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established team delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance work — with a company van, fuel card, and excellent benefits package included.

Responsibilities
  • Carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance on occupied and void social housing properties.
  • Undertake basic multi-trade tasks such as carpentry, drainage, groundworks, and patch plastering when required.
  • Use a handheld device (training provided) to receive and complete jobs efficiently.
  • Deliver high-quality work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Participate in an out-of-hours rota when required.
About You
  • Experienced Plumber or Plumbing Multi-Trader, ideally from a social housing or domestic maintenance background.
  • Able to work independently and take pride in delivering top-quality repairs.
  • Strong Health & Safety awareness.
  • Knowledge of heating and hot water systems is advantageous.
Requirements
  • NVQ Level 2
  • CSCS Card - Blue or working towards
  • Full UK Driving Licence (manual or automatic, held for at least 12 months)
Benefits
  • £34,000 per year
  • Company Van & Fuel Card (work use only)
  • 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Profit Share & Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Enhanced Pension Plan
  • Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio & more)
  • Life Assurance & Accident Cover
  • Share Save Scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Flexible Working & Bank Holidays
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 2 Paid Volunteering Days
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Employee Wellbeing Support (EAP)
  • Funded Professional Subscriptions
  • Company Uniform Provided

If you're a skilled Plumber looking for a secure, long-term role with great benefits, we want to hear from you!

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