Plumber

Daniel Owen Ltd; Kempston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing provider in Bedfordshire seeks a Plumber to join their responsive repairs team. This permanent, full-time role offers stability and various tasks including reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and providing excellent customer service. The role requires a full UK driving license and certain plumbing qualifications. A company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform are provided. If you have experience in social housing and meet the requirements, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual) required.
• Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS) required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs and planned maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve faults efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate job records.

Skills

Reactive repairs

Customer service

Leak detection

Pipework repairs

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

City & Guilds Water Regulations & Unvented Hot Water Systems (3345)

Job description

Job Title: Plumber
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Property Services
Location: Bedfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: £21.00 - £24.00 per hour

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Plumber to join a responsive repairs team within a not-for-profit housing provider, supporting the maintenance, repair, and improvement of affordable homes across Bedfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plumber seeking long‑term, stable employment within the property services sector.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive repairs and planned maintenance, including leak detection, pipework repairs, and installation of bath panels, taps, and other plumbing components.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults efficiently while working in full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Using a handheld electronic device to receive job instructions, update progress, and accurately record completed or outstanding works.
• Providing excellent customer service and acting as a professional representative of the housing provider.
• Managing van stock levels and ordering materials in line with group specifications.
• Maintaining accurate job records in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Participating in the out‑of‑hours (OOH) standby rota when required.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
• Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS)
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing
• City & Guilds Water Regulations & Unvented Hot Water Systems (3345)

Benefits

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform provided as part of the role package.

If you've previously worked in the social housing environment and meet the requirements listed, we'd be happy to hear from you.