Plumber

18 Recruitment Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking a reliable and experienced Plumber to support repairs, maintenance, and small works across a social housing portfolio. The role requires a qualified plumber and a proactive, safety‑aware approach to delivering high‑quality homes for residents.

You will carry out plumbing installations and repairs in occupied and void properties, diagnose faults, and work to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or equivalent required.
• Proven experience in domestic or social housing environments.
• Competent in carpentry and small joinery tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance across social housing properties.
• Diagnose and resolve plumbing faults, leaks, blockages, and heating system issues.
• Undertake basic to intermediate carpentry tasks such as boxing-in pipework and fitting bath panels.
• Install kitchen units or worktops and adjust doors as needed.
• Complete multi-trade tasks and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records using job management systems.
• Communicate clearly with tenants, colleagues, and supervisors.

Skills

Domestic/social housing experience

Carpentry skills

Problem solving under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety regulations

Tenant/service communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing

Job description

A reliable and experienced Plumber is required to support repairs, maintenance, and small works across a social housing portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a qualified plumber. This role is essential in ensuring safe, high‑quality homes and delivering an excellent service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance across occupied and void social housing properties.
• Diagnose and resolve plumbing faults, including leaks, blockages, heating system issues, and sanitary ware repairs.
• Undertake basic to intermediate carpentry tasks such as:
• Boxing‑in pipework
• Fitting bath panels
• Installing kitchen units or worktops
• Door adjustments and minor joinery repairs
• Complete multi‑trade tasks where required, including basic tiling, patch plastering, and general property maintenance.
• Ensure all work meets relevant safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed using job management systems.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with tenants, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service level targets.
• Participate in an out‑of‑hours rota (if applicable).

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing.
• Proven experience working in domestic or social housing environments.
• Competent carpentry skills with the ability to complete small joinery tasks to a high standard.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations