Plumber

Prime Recruitment Services Limited; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to £16.25/hr

Permanent, full-time

Weekday hours 8:00–17:00

Job summary

Prime Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Plumber for a permanent, full-time Reactive Maintenance role in Derry/Londonderry. Salary up to £16.25 per hour, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a focus on repairs, installations and maintenance across occupied and vacant properties.

You will diagnose heating faults, carry out replacements and ensure high standards of safety and service within social housing projects. Depot base in Derry/Londonderry.

Qualifications

• Recognised plumbing qualification or time-served plumbing experience.
• Experience carrying out repairs, installations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of domestic and commercial plumbing systems.
• Full UK driving licence and CSR Card.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive plumbing repairs across residential properties.
• Diagnose and repair domestic plumbing and heating faults.
• Install and replace toilets, baths, washbasins, taps and fixtures.
• Complete plumbing repairs, servicing and installations.
• Undertake Legionella testing and associated duties where required.
• Complete electronic job sheets and maintenance reports accurately.
• Follow health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Collaborate with other trades to complete maintenance requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Reliability

Education

Plumbing qualification

Apprenticeship

Job description

Plumber - Reactive Maintenance

Location: Derry / Londonderry, County Londonderry
Pay Rate: Up to £16.25 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sector: Construction / Property Maintenance

Job Description

Prime Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified Plumber on behalf of our client, a well-established property maintenance and construction company operating throughout Northern Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plumber seeking a permanent, full-time position based in Derry / Londonderry, offering competitive pay of up to £16.25 per hour and the opportunity to work within an established maintenance team.

The successful candidate will join our client's Reactive Maintenance team, carrying out essential plumbing repairs, installations and maintenance across occupied and vacant residential properties.

The role involves diagnosing plumbing and heating faults, completing repairs and replacements, and ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard.

This position is based from our client's Derry / Londonderry depot.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive plumbing repairs and general maintenance across residential properties.
• Work within occupied and vacant social housing properties.
• Diagnose and repair domestic plumbing and heating faults.
• Complete plumbing repairs, replacements, installations and servicing.
• Install and replace toilets, baths, washbasins, taps and associated plumbing fixtures.
• Install, maintain and repair cold water storage systems and pipework.
• Undertake Legionella testing and associated water hygiene duties where required.
• Identify plumbing faults and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Work alongside other tradespeople to complete maintenance requests efficiently.
• Deliver professional, courteous and considerate customer service to tenants and clients.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety requirements and regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe and tidy working environment.
• Complete electronic job sheets, maintenance reports and associated documentation accurately.
• Follow company policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A recognised plumbing qualification, completed apprenticeship or relevant time-served experience.
• Proven experience carrying out plumbing repairs, installations and maintenance.
• Previous experience working within the construction or property maintenance industry.
• Good knowledge of domestic and commercial plumbing systems.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving plumbing and heating faults.
• A valid CSR Card.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.
• A reliable, flexible and professional approach to work.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within the social housing sector.
• Experience delivering reactive maintenance services.
• Experience working in occupied and vacant residential properties.
• Experience using PDAs, smartphones or electronic job management systems.
• Previous AccessNI clearance.
• Additional general property maintenance or multi-trade experience.

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers an attractive employment package, including:

• Pay of up to £16.25 per hour, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Opportunity to work with an established property maintenance company.
• Varied plumbing and maintenance work across residential properties.
• Supportive and experienced maintenance team.
• Long-term career stability.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.