Plumber

Build Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

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!

Apply now