Plumber

Daniel Owen Ltd; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing provider in Bedfordshire is seeking a Plumber to join their responsive repairs team. The role involves carrying out various plumbing repairs and maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a level 2 plumbing qualification and a valid UK driving licence. Benefits include a company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual) required.
• Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS) required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive plumbing repairs and planned maintenance.
• Identify and resolve plumbing issues effectively.
• Use handheld device for job instructions and records.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Maintain appropriate van stock levels.
• Keep accurate job records.
• Participate in out of hours standby rota.

Skills

Plumbing repairs

Customer service

Health and safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

City & Guilds in Water Regulations & Unvented Hot Water Systems (3345)

Job description

Job Title: Plumber
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Property Services
Location: Bedfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: £21.55 - £24.37 per hour

We're currently recruiting a Plumber to join the responsive repairs team for a not-for-profit housing provider, supporting the maintenance of affordable homes across the Bedfordshire area.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a variety of reactive plumbing repairs and planned maintenance in both occupied and empty properties, including leak detection and repair, installation of bath panels, pipework, taps, and other plumbing components.

• Identifying and resolving plumbing issues quickly and effectively while ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Using a handheld electronic device to receive job instructions, update job progress, and accurately record completed or pending works.
• Delivering excellent customer service at all times, acting as a professional and courteous representative of the housing provider.
• Maintaining appropriate van stock levels, ensuring materials are replenished and ordered in line with group specifications.
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date job records in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Participating in the out of hours (OOH) standby rota when required.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
• Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS)
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing
• City & Guilds in Water Regulations & Unvented Hot Water Systems (3345) (desirable)

Benefits

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform provided as part of the role package.

If you've previously worked in the social housing environment and meet the requirements listed, we'd be happy to hear from you.

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