Plumber

Fortus Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group is currently seeking an experienced Plumber to join a social housing contractor in East London. You will carry out responsive repairs and maintenance across residential properties, working to deadlines and safety standards.

The role offers a full-time position with a company van and fuel card provided, a competitive CIS rate of £21-£22 per hour, and long-term, consistent work within a well-established team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plumber, ideally in social housing or property maintenance.
• Strong plumbing and maintenance skills.
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive plumbing repairs and maintenance within social housing properties
• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults efficiently
• Repairing and replacing taps, toilets, sinks, baths and other sanitaryware
• Carrying out repairs to pipework, valves, waste systems and water supplies
• Investigating and repairing leaks, blockages and water-related issues
• Replacing faulty components and fittings
• Completing minor remedial and maintenance works as required
• Working from a daily schedule and completing jobs within required timescales
• Providing a professional and courteous service to residents
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Completing job sheets and updating work information using a PDA/mobile system where required
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with relevant health and safety standards

Skills

Plumbing experience

Maintenance skills

Diagnose faults

Driving licence

Tools

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds plumbing

Tools

Basic plumbing tools

Job description

Plumber - Social Housing

• Location: East London
• Rate: £21-£22 per hour CIS
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Vehicle: Company van and fuel card provided

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber to join a well-established social housing contractor, carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance across residential properties throughout East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plumber looking for consistent, long-term work with competitive rates, a company van and fuel card provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive plumbing repairs and maintenance within social housing properties
• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults efficiently
• Repairing and replacing taps, toilets, sinks, baths and other sanitaryware
• Carrying out repairs to pipework, valves, waste systems and water supplies
• Investigating and repairing leaks, blockages and water-related issues
• Replacing faulty components and fittings
• Completing minor remedial and maintenance works as required
• Working from a daily schedule and completing jobs within required timescales
• Providing a professional and courteous service to residents
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Completing job sheets and updating work information using a PDA/mobile system where required
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with relevant health and safety standards

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Plumber, ideally within social housing or property maintenance
• Strong plumbing and maintenance skills
• Experience carrying out responsive repairs in occupied residential properties
• Good knowledge of domestic plumbing systems
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage a daily workload and work to deadlines
• Full UK driving licence
• Own basic plumbing tools
• Relevant NVQ/City & Guilds plumbing qualification or equivalent is desirable

What's on Offer

• £21-£22 per hour CIS
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Consistent work with an established social housing contractor
• Long-term opportunity
• Work primarily across East London
• Regular responsive repairs and maintenance work
• Opportunity to join a professional and experienced maintenance team