Plumber

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing organization based in Manchester is seeking two experienced Multi-Skilled Plumbers to enhance their Property Services team. The ideal candidates will deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance across housing properties, focusing primarily on plumbing while also managing a variety of related tasks. Key skills required include plumbing expertise, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in local communities.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with service

Enhanced parental leave options

Enhanced Pension scheme contributions

Health Care Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Qualified plumber with NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in housing maintenance and multi-skilled repairs.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs and installations in tenants' homes.
• Complete planned and reactive works efficiently.
• Adhere to health and safety practices during work.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Customer service

Health and safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

Job description

The Vacancy

We’re continuing to strengthen our Property Services team and are now looking for two experienced Multi-Skilled Plumbers to join Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG).

If you’re a qualified plumber with experience in housing maintenance, who enjoys varied work and takes pride in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference to our homes and communities.

About the Role

As a Multi‑Skilled Plumber, you’ll deliver a responsive and high‑quality repairs and maintenance service across WCHG properties. Plumbing will be your core trade, but you’ll also carry out a range of associated multi‑skilled works to support efficient service delivery and ensure jobs are completed right the first time.

You’ll work independently and alongside other trades, engaging directly with tenants, working safely in occupied homes, and ensuring properties are left clean, secure and in good condition.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out plumbing repairs, installations and maintenance in tenants’ homes and on construction sites
• Completing planned and reactive works, including kitchens, bathrooms, damp and mould treatments
• Undertaking associated multi‑skilled repairs when required
• Using hand tools, power tools and specialist equipment safely and effectively
• Assessing jobs, planning work and requesting materials and parts
• Communicating clearly with customers and delivering a professional, customer‑focused service
• Completing all job documentation accurately and on time
• Working to agreed targets, service standards and timescales
• Following all health & safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Participating in out‑of‑hours emergency cover when required

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Plumbing
• Experience of multi‑skilled housing maintenance and/or reactive repairs
• Experience working in a building or construction environment
• Strong technical knowledge of plumbing skills, materials, tools and safety procedures
• Proven customer‑focused approach with the ability to build and maintain good customer relationships
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including accurate completion of work documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to work at heights, in confined spaces and in varying work conditions
• Flexibility to participate in emergency and out‑of‑hours work

Desirable

• Experience working within social housing
• Willingness to undertake additional training linked to the trade and role

Application Deadline - Thursday 22nd January

Please note the above date is subject to change, and the advert may be closed early dependent on applications received. If you are interested in applying, don't wait!

Why join us?

As an Investors in People Health & Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as;

• 25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave*
• Enhanced leave options for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave*
• Enhanced Pension scheme contributions
• Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental, optical, therapy costs and more
• Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes
• Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language
• Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme*
• Volunteering days in the local community
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option*

*Subject to eligibility criteria

About Us

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester.

We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing and development of colleagues, who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG, our customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice, where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. WCHG operates anonymous recruitment selection practices. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes.

Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our customers and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.

Awarded ‘Investors in People’ Health & Wellbeing and officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer UK, three years running since 2019, WCHG is now amongst an elite group of world class organisations recognised for demonstrating a commitment to high performance through excellent people management and provides local employment to 530 colleagues.