Plumber

Brackenberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic employment agency is looking for an experienced Plumber to fill a 2-month contract role in Southwark, with the possibility of extension. The position involves executing repairs and maintenance across various trades and ensuring work is performed to health and safety standards. Candidates must have the necessary qualifications, such as City and Guilds plumbing NVQ2, and must be able to work at heights. The hourly pay ranges from £21.36 to £27.94. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in building and trades, performing repairs and maintenance.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work at heights and hold a current driving license.

Responsibilities

• Execute installation repairs and maintenance on operational buildings.
• Carry out repairs across multiple trades like plumbing and carpentry.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and contract specifications.

Skills

Hand Tools

Construction Experience

HVAC

Plumbing

Power Tools

Education

City And Guilds plumbing NVQ2 or equivalent

City and Guild Carpentry NVQ3 or equivalent

City and Guild Multi-skilled NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Plumber on a 2-month contract highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 21.36 - 27.94 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge, understanding and execution of installation repairs and maintenance inspection of equipment, operational buildings, features and fittings within housing managed stock and infrastructure.
• Be responsible for completing a range of Repair & Maintenance work to a professional standard and highly productive level, acting with minimum supervision and a large degree of self-management.
• Carry out to the highest standard all aspects of repair / renewal work to items in various trades such as ground works, carpentry, plumbing, glazing and finishing trades (painting & decorating, plastering / tiling).
• Maintain a level of knowledge and skill necessary to effectively perform the duties of the post and comply with any appropriate standards of continuing professional development.
• Ensure all work and related activities are carried out in accordance with current H&S legislation, Southwark's safety management systems, contract specifications / instructions and good working practices at all times.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• City And Guilds plumbing NVQ2 or equivalent or City and Guild Carpentry NVQ3 or equivalent
• City and Guild Multi-skilled NVQ3 or equivalent
• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Demonstrate evidence of continued professional and personal development within a relevant discipline
• Understanding of issues around the delivery of maintenance and refurbishment contracts in relation to a housing repairs environment
• Understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice including H&S, Building Regulations, Fire Regulations, etc.

Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience of working in the building and trades industry carrying out repairs and maintenance to void and tenanted properties.
• Experience of working within diverse communities of all abilities
• Experience of working independently making decisions required for the completion of jobs
• Experience of working within teams
• Demonstrable experience of customer service matters while working with customers in the community.

Requirements

• Must be able to work at heights
• Must hold a current driving license
• Willingness to be trained in appropriate skills relating to this role and needs of the service

Please Note

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice
• You should have right to work in UK

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must either be through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Key Skills

• Hand Tools
• Construction Experience
• Retail Sales
• HVAC
• Remodeling
• Renovation
• Pipe Threading
• Painting
• Plumbing
• Power Tools
• Construction Plumbing
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1