Plumber

Think Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to £2,000 referral bonus

Long-service awards

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing

Volunteer day

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Think Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to cover Merseyside for a leading property services contractor. You will perform plumbing repairs, multi-trade tasks and provide a professional service in occupied homes.

The role emphasizes quality workmanship, health and safety, and first-time fixes, with an out-of-hours rota when required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in Plumbing required.
• Unvented Hot Water Systems qualification required.
• Experience across multiple trades essential.
• Experience with tiling, carpentry, plastering and decorating is needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs, including leak detection and hot/cold water systems.
• Work on immersion tanks and bathroom/kitchen installations.
• Undertake multi-trade repairs: tiling, carpentry, plastering, decorating.
• Complete work records using mobile/digital systems.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and perform risk assessments.
• Collaborate with supervisors, planners and teams; ensure customer service in occupied properties.
• Support apprentices when required.
• Participate in out-of-hours or emergency callouts.

Skills

Plumbing qualification

Unvented hot water

Multi-trade experience

Tiling

Carpentry

Plastering

Decorating

Electrical testing

Driving licence

Tools

Social housing knowledge

Health & safety

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing

Job description

Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative - Merseyside

Location: Merseyside

Salary: Up to £31,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Reference: 009662 Think Recruitment

Think Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to work across Merseyside for a leading property services and maintenance contractor.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of plumbing repairs and installations, while also supporting wider multi-trade maintenance works within occupied residential properties. You will provide a professional, reliable service to residents, with a strong focus on quality workmanship, health and safety and achieving first-time fixes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs, including leak detection and hot and cold water systems.
• Work on immersion tanks and bathroom and kitchen installations.
• Undertake multi-trade repairs including:
  • Wall and floor tiling
  • 1st and 2nd fix carpentry
  • Patch plastering and making good
  • Painting and decorating
• Complete work records accurately using mobile/digital systems.
• Carry out risk assessments and follow Health & Safety procedures.
• Work closely with supervisors, planners and other teams.
• Provide excellent customer service when working in occupied properties.
• Support apprentices where required.
• Participate in an out-of-hours or emergency callout rota when required.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing, or equivalent.
• Valid Unvented Hot Water Systems qualification.
• Previous experience working across multiple trades.
• Experience in tiling, carpentry, plastering and decorating.
• Ability to safely isolate and test electrical components.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own, well‑maintained tools.
• Knowledge of social housing repairs and maintenance is desirable.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Up to £31,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Company van and fuel card for work purposes.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Up to £2,000 colleague referral bonus.
• Long‑service awards.
• Perkbox discounts and wellbeing benefits.
• One paid volunteer day per year.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.