Plumber

18 Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Paid holiday entitlement

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Plumber for a permanent role in the social housing repairs team in Manchester. You will carry out day-to-day plumbing works, diagnose leaks, install fittings, and support refurbishment projects in occupied and void properties to a high standard.

The role requires independent work, a full UK driving licence, and a DBS check, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service in tenants' homes within health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plumber in repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in social housing desirable.
• Full clean UK driving licence and DBS check.
• Own basic trade tools and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day plumbing repairs within social housing properties.
• Diagnose and repair leaks, burst pipes and faulty pipework.
• Repair, replace and install taps, toilets, basins, baths and showers.
• Carry out bathroom refurbishment and upgrade works.
• Repair and replace hot and cold-water systems.
• Trace and resolve plumbing faults efficiently.
• Complete minor tiling and making-good works.

Skills

Plumbing repairs

Social housing experience

Fault finding

Customer service

Time management

Education

Plumbing qualifications

Tools

Basic trade tools

Job description

Permanent Position | Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

Are you an experienced Plumber looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within the social housing sector? We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused plumber to join a busy repairs and maintenance team delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and refurbishment works across occupied and void properties.

This is a permanent role offering a company van, fuel card, and the opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong pipeline of work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day plumbing repairs within social housing properties
• Diagnose and repair leaks, burst pipes, and faulty pipework
• Repair, replace, and install taps, toilets, basins, baths, and showers
• Carry out bathroom refurbishment and upgrade works
• Repair and replace hot and cold-water systems
• Undertake waste pipe and drainage repairsTrace and resolve plumbing faults efficiently
• Complete minor tiling, patch plastering, and making-good works associated with plumbing repairs
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• Accurately complete job sheets and maintenance records
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and company standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Plumber within repairs and maintenance
• Experience working within social housing is highly desirable
• Ability to carry out both reactive and planned plumbing works
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Must possess own basic trade tools
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Clean DBS check
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Relevant plumbing qualifications preferred

Package

• Permanent contract
• Competitive salary
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Paid holiday entitlement