Plumber

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Long-term opportunity

Work across East London

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited is seeking an experienced Plumber for a long-term role across social housing properties in East London. You will perform responsive repairs and routine maintenance to domestic plumbing systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong plumbing skills, a relevant qualification, and a valid UK driving licence. A company van and fuel card are provided to support daily work across the borough.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or property maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose faults and repair independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive plumbing repairs and maintenance in social housing properties.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults efficiently.
• Repair and replace taps, toilets, sinks, baths and sanitaryware.
• Repair pipework, valves, waste systems and water supplies.
• Investigate leaks, blockages and water-related issues.
• Complete job sheets and update work information on PDA/mobile.
• Ensure works comply with health and safety standards.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Maintenance skills

Residential plumbing knowledge

Communication skills

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

If you're an experienced Plumber looking for a long-term opportunity within social housing, we'd like to hear from you.