Plumber

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Hurn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Hurn is seeking an experienced Plumber to complete repairs and maintenance for their properties. The role requires a minimum NVQ level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent experience. Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and have a strong health and safety mindset. A driving license is essential. This full-time position offers benefits like a van, tool allowance, and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

£335 yearly Tool Allowance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Up to 3 paid well being days

Company pension scheme matched up to 12%

Life cover 4 x annual salary

iPhone and iPad

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing or at least 5 years experience.
• Experience of working in occupied premises.
• Strong health and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Complete plumbing repairs and maintenance jobs.
• Install replacement sanitary ware and associated equipment.
• Maintain water mains supplies and drainage systems.

Skills

Customer service skills

Health and safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing

Tools

Mobile technology (iPad, PDA)

Job description

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people’s lives, and you’ll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in an environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.

We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3,000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Plumber to join our Property Team in our Bournemouth/Christchurch/Poole locality. As you’ll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you’re not out of pocket.

You’ll also benefit from

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Up to 3 x paid well being days and 2 x paid volunteering days per year
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
• Life cover 4 x annual salary
• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

What you’ll be doing

As a Plumber you’ll complete plumbing repairs and maintenance jobs to SNG’s properties in line with work schedules within our Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demand.

Tasks to include

• Repairs to domestic plumbing installations
• Installation of replacement sanitary ware and baths, shower trays and level decks and associated equipment
• Installation of kitchen sinks
• Installation of new pipe work (copper, speed fit, waste, rainwater)
• Installation of new sundry items such as taps and ball valves
• Repairs to sundry items
• Installing and repairing water mains supplies, heating system pipe work and drainage stop taps
• Installing and fixing domestic appliances like showers and washing machines
• Vented and unvented cylinder heads (HWSS qualified or alternative)
• Cold water storage tank maintenance and renewal

What you’ll need

You should have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing OR have at least 5 years experience within this core trade. You will have experience of working in occupied premises and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team.

The ability to use mobile technology such as iPad or PDA is essential. A current CSCS card is desirable.

This is a full‑time role, working 40 hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call‑out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!

Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 year’s driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.