Plumber

Workshop Recruitment; Fareham; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform provided

Temporary to permanent opportunity

Job summary

A well-established building maintenance contractor in the Portsmouth area is seeking an experienced Plumber to join the team on a social housing contract. You will perform reactive maintenance and planned repairs in occupied and void properties, delivering high workmanship and excellent customer service.

A clean driving licence and DBS check are required. Role pays £20.00 per hour with a company van, fuel card, and uniform supplied.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a domestic plumber.
• Experience in Social Housing or Property Maintenance preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must live within approximately 20 miles of Portsmouth.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair leaks, pipework, taps, toilets, showers, baths, and sanitary ware.
• Complete first and second fix plumbing works.
• Install and replace bathroom suites where required.
• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Work safely and efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Communicate professionally with tenants, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Keep accurate records of completed works.
• Maintain your company vehicle, tools, and equipment in a clean and safe condition.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established building maintenance company seeking an experienced Plumber to join their growing team in the Portsmouth area. Working on a social housing contract, you will carry out reactive maintenance and planned repairs within occupied and void domestic properties. You will deliver a high standard of workmanship while providing excellent customer service to tenants. You must live within reasonable travelling distance of Portsmouth and have a clean driving licence.

£20.00 per hour. Temporary to permanent opportunity. Company van and fuel card provided. Uniform supplied. PAYE option available following the qualifying temporary period. Long-term work with a well-established property maintenance contractor.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair leaks, pipework, taps, toilets, showers, baths, and sanitary ware.
• Complete first and second fix plumbing works.
• Install and replace bathroom suites where required.
• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Work safely and efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Communicate professionally with tenants, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Keep accurate records of completed works.
• Maintain your company vehicle, tools, and equipment in a clean and safe condition.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a domestic plumber.
• Experience working within the Social Housing or Property Maintenance sector preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must live within approximately 20 miles of Portsmouth.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check prior to employment.

Desirable Skills

• Basic tiling following plumbing repairs.
• Minor patch repairs and making good after plumbing work.
• Experience working in occupied and void properties.

Benefits

• Company van.
• Fuel card.
• Uniform provided.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity.
• Stable, long-term contract.
• Supportive working environment.

If you are an experienced plumber looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected maintenance contractor, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a busy and professional team delivering essential repairs across Portsmouth.