Plumber

Resolve Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday per year

11.4% employer Pension contribution

Medicash healthcare

Perkbox access

Cycle to Work

Manchester Credit Union

Professional memberships funding

Job summary

Resolve Personnel is recruiting a skilled Plumber for roles across Manchester, working on occupied and vacant properties. You will perform a range of plumbing fixes, upkeep and refurbishment, with a focus on first-time resolution during a single visit.

The role requires a Plumbing apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2, strong health and safety knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. You will join a team delivering high service standards within social housing settings.

Qualifications

• Completed Plumbing apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Plumbing as the primary trade with tiling/plastering skills preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and mould treatment (Awaab's Law).
• Strong communication with tenants and team members.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality plumbing installations, repairs and maintenance.
• Carry out tiling and plastering tasks where needed.
• Diagnose and fix issues on first visit where possible.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and CDM regulations.
• Represent the company professionally inside residents' homes.
• Travel to sites around the Manchester region.

Skills

Plumbing apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 plumbing

Tiling

Plastering

Health and safety

Communication

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/Equivalent in Plumbing

Job description

Plumber

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £43,813.09 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Four weekdays (11:30 - 20:0o) and every Saturday (08:00 - 16:30)
Location: Manchester

About Our Client

Our client owns and oversees a portfolio of more than 12,000 properties across central, south, and east Manchester. As a trusted Registered Provider of Social Housing, their mission extends far past simply placing residents into secure homes. They focus on delivering top-tier housing, outstanding service, and real life-changing opportunities to help local communities thrive. Following a successful structural update within their Homes department, they have optimized their processes to put customer needs first. This evolution makes it a highly rewarding time to join their team and directly see the positive impact of your daily work across the city.

The Role

In this position, you will work as a skilled Plumber across occupied and vacant (void) properties. You will execute a diverse range of plumbing fixes, upkeep, and general refurbishment tasks. The role requires a strong dedication to top-tier customer service and a "Right First Time" mindset—resolving maintenance issues during a single property visit whenever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance, alongside basic plastering, joinery, and tiling.
• Assess and treat localized damp and mould issues (up to 1 square metre) in line with Awaab's Law.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems methodically to finish repairs efficiently on the first visit.
• Adhere strictly to dynamic health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Act as a helpful, professional representative for our client while working directly inside residents' homes.
• Manage your daily tasks and schedule effectively, travelling to various sites around the Manchester region.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A completed, recognized Plumbing apprenticeship or an NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven competence in plumbing as your primary trade, backed by practical skills in tiling and plastering preferred.
• Sound understanding of health and safety standards, CDM frameworks, and current legislation surrounding mould treatment (Awaab's Law).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact positively with tenants and team members.
• A valid, full UK driving licence.
• Excellent organizational capabilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to working safely.

Benefits & Rewards

• 27 days of holiday to start, increasing to 30 days after 3 years, plus all standard UK bank holidays.
• An optional scheme to purchase or sell annual leave days.
• A true commitment to agile and adaptable working arrangements.
• An outstanding 11.4% employer Pension contribution via the Smart SHPS DC salary sacrifice framework.
• Company-funded Medicash healthcare plan (Level 1) and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Perkbox for hundreds of retail savings and wellness tools.
• Halfords Cycle to Work scheme.
• Partnership with the Manchester Credit Union for savings accounts, affordable loans, and financial advice.
• Funding for professional memberships and backing to secure further career qualifications