Plumber

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Long-term work

Career development

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Plumber to join a maintenance team working on reactive and planned plumbing repairs across social housing properties in South Dartford and surrounding areas.

You will diagnose and repair a wide range of plumbing faults, travel between properties, and maintain excellent resident service. The role is field-based with a stable, long-term position and opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plumber in social housing, maintenance or repairs environments.
• Strong knowledge of domestic plumbing systems.
• Experience carrying out reactive repairs within occupied properties.
• Ability to travel across South Dartford and surrounding areas.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults and leaks.
• Carrying out repairs to taps, toilets, sinks and sanitaryware.
• Unblocking sinks, toilets and waste pipes.
• Repairing and replacing pipework and fittings.
• Carrying out repairs to hot and cold-water systems.
• Maintaining high standards of resident service and safety.

Skills

Social housing plumbing

Domestic plumbing systems

Reactive repairs

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Role: Plumber

Location: South Dartford 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 Dartford 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 Dartford 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 Dartford 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

If you're an experienced Plumber looking for a long-term opportunity where your skills will make a real difference to residents' homes, we'd love to hear from you.