Plumber

18 Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking a reliable Multi-Skilled Plumber to support repairs, maintenance and small works across social housing properties in Liverpool.

The successful candidate will be a qualified plumber with carpentry and general building maintenance skills, able to work independently or as part of a team and to meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• Experience in domestic or social housing environments.
• Carpentry skills and ability to perform small joinery tasks.
• Full UK driving licence and good health & safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs, installations and maintenance across social housing properties.
• Diagnose and fix leaks, blockages and heating system issues.
• Undertake basic carpentry tasks and small joinery work.
• Complete multi-trade tasks and general property maintenance.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality standards are met.
• Maintain accurate records using job management systems.
• Communicate clearly with tenants, colleagues and supervisors.
• Work independently or in a team; participate in an out-of-hours rota if applicable.

Skills

Driving licence

Health and safety knowledge

Problem solving under pressure

Teamwork and communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing

Job description

A reliable and experienced Multi‑Skilled Plumber is required to support repairs, maintenance, and small works across a social housing portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a qualified plumber with additional skills in carpentry and general building maintenance. This role is essential in ensuring safe, high‑quality homes and delivering an excellent service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance across occupied and void social housing properties.
• Diagnose and resolve plumbing faults, including leaks, blockages, heating system issues, and sanitary ware repairs.
• Undertake basic to intermediate carpentry tasks such as:
  • Boxing‑in pipework
  • Fitting bath panels
  • Installing kitchen units or worktops
  • Door adjustments and minor joinery repairs
• Complete multi‑trade tasks where required, including basic tiling, patch plastering, and general property maintenance.
• Ensure all work meets relevant safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed using job management systems.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with tenants, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service level targets.
• Participate in an out‑of‑hours rota (if applicable).

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing.
• Proven experience working in domestic or social housing environments.
• Competent carpentry skills with the ability to complete small joinery tasks to a high standard.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations