Plumber

Howells Solutions Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£38,000 - £38,325 salary depending on

Company van & fuel card

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is looking for an experienced Plumber to join a maintenance team delivering reactive and planned plumbing repairs in social housing across South Croydon and surrounding areas. The role is field-based with travel between properties.

You will diagnose and repair a wide range of domestic plumbing systems, work independently within a supportive team, and maintain high workmanship and customer service for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plumber within social housing, maintenance or repairs environments
• Strong knowledge of domestic plumbing systems
• Ability to travel across South Croydon and surrounding areas
• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults and leaks
• Repair and replace taps, toilets, sinks and sanitaryware
• Carry out repairs to baths, showers and fittings
• Unblock sinks, toilets and waste pipes
• Repair and replace pipework as needed
• Maintain hot and cold-water systems and fittings
• Carry out general maintenance and make-good works
• Use PDA or job management system to update works

Skills

Domestic plumbing

Reactive repairs

Customer focused

Time management

PDA experience

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Role: Plumber

Location: South Croydon and surrounding areas

Salary: £38,000 - £38,325 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card

Role Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber to join a well-established maintenance team, carrying out reactive and planned plumbing repairs within occupied social housing properties across South Croydon and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plumber who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. Working across a portfolio of domestic properties, you'll play an important role in ensuring residents' homes are safe, well-maintained and plumbing issues are resolved efficiently.

The role is field-based, covering South Croydon and nearby areas, so you'll need to be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day.

The Role

As a Plumber, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance works within occupied and void social housing properties. You'll work independently whilst being part of a supportive and established maintenance team.

Typical duties will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults and leaks
• Repairing and replacing taps, valves, toilets, sinks and sanitaryware
• Carrying out repairs to baths, showers and associated fittings
• Unblocking sinks, toilets and waste pipes
• Repairing and replacing pipework where required
• Carrying out repairs to hot and cold-water systems
• Replacing faulty plumbing components and fittings
• Completing general maintenance and making-good works
• Carrying out minor multi-trade tasks where required
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and safely
• Maintaining excellent customer service when working in residents' homes
• Using a PDA or job management system to receive and update works completed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, customer-focused and takes pride in the quality of their work.

You will have:

• Previous experience working as a Plumber within social housing, maintenance or repairs environments
• Strong knowledge of domestic plumbing systems
• Experience carrying out reactive repairs within occupied properties
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with residents
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience working as a Plumber or Plumbing Multi-Trader
• Ability to travel across South Croydon and surrounding areas
• Comfortable using handheld devices or PDAs
• Eligible to work in the UK (proof required)
• DBS check (or willingness to undertake one if required)

Benefits

• £38,000 - £38,325 salary depending on experience
• Company van & fuel card
• Consistent, long-term work
• Supportive and established maintenance team
• Varied workload across residential properties
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Stable, permanent position with ongoing work
• Holiday entitlement and company benefits package