Plumber

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing association is seeking a skilled Plumber based in Belfast. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating and a valid UK Driving Licence. This position offers benefits such as on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, and flexible working hours. Closing date for applications is midnight on 26th October 2025.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Health cash plan

Free employee health checks

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexibility regarding working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar plumbing role.
• Full UK Driving Licence required unless exempt due to disability.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plumbing repairs and installations.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and plumbing codes.
• Work independently and as part of a team to deliver services.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Knowledge of building regulations

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Radius Housing is proud to announce the launch of Radius Direct Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary established to enhance and supplement our current property maintenance operations.

Radius Direct has been created to support the delivery of essential services including servicing, planned maintenance, minor works, and repairs. The formation of this new company represents a proactive investment in improving service delivery, ensuring we can respond effectively to the growing demands of our sector and the expectations of our tenants.

Given the current housing pressures across our communities, Radius Direct will have a strong focus on void property relets, helping to minimise turnaround times and bring vacant homes back into use more efficiently. Additionally, Radius Direct will be central in delivering a range of compliance-related services, ensuring that Radius Housing continues to meet and exceed its statutory and regulatory responsibilities in an ever-evolving housing environment.

At the heart of Radius Direct will be a dedicated expert team of multi-trade operatives who will work alongside our existing staff and external contractors. This team will provide a responsive and integrated maintenance service, combining in-house expertise with trusted partnerships to ensure high-quality outcomes for our tenants.

The introduction of Radius Direct reflects Radius Housing’s commitment to enhancing service standards, increasing operational flexibility, and reinforcing our focus on tenant wellbeing. By bringing additional capacity in-house, we aim to deliver a service that is not only efficient and compliant but also proactive and community-centred.

We are currently recruiting for the following role:

Role

Plumber

Location

Location: Belfast based with occasional travel within Northern Ireland

Requirements to be shortlisted

To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar plumbing role
• Full UK Driving Licence *
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and plumbing codes
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices.

(*where an applicant indicates that a disability prohibits them from driving, this criterion will be waived at the shortlisting stage. In such circumstances, consideration will be given in any subsequent offer of appointment to suitable alternative arrangements that the candidate may be able to put in place that would enable them to meet the travel requirements for the post).

Remuneration and benefits

In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business.

For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website.

Application instructions

Please include ‘Plumber – FHA04314’ in the title of your email.

You can also send any other documents that will support your application.

Alternatively, you can apply directly through our website by clicking ‘Apply Online’.

Closing date for Applications is midnight on 26th October 2025.

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar permanent / fixed term vacancies which may arise.

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ