Plumber

Wates Smartspace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is seeking a qualified Plumber to join the Responsive Maintenance team based at the Finsbury Park office, delivering reactive maintenance on a social housing contract for residents. You will carry out repairs, renewals, and minor tasks, using multi-trade skills, and collaborate with colleagues and contractors on complex jobs.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing, a Full UK driving licence, and strong communication as well as problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience plumbing in a similar environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs and renewals
• Complete minor maintenance tasks using multi-trade skills
• Collaborate with colleagues and contractors on complex jobs
• Use a PDA to receive and update job details
• Communicate with schedulers when follow-up work is needed
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents and clients

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

Full UK driving licence

Job description

WPS has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Plumber to join our Responsive Maintenance team. Based out of our Finsbury Park office, you'll be working on a social housing contract, delivering reactive maintenance to our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out plumbing repairs and renewals
• Complete minor maintenance tasks using your multi-trade skills
• Collaborate with colleagues and contractors on complex jobs
• Use a PDA to receive and update job details
• Communicate with schedulers when follow-up work is needed
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents and clients

What You'll Need:

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing
• Full UK driving licence
• Plumbing experience in a similar environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Join a team that values quality, teamwork, and community impact.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, National Security Vetting.

Our commitments:

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, [e-mail]