Plumber

Acis Group Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension contributions up to 10%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Professional training funded by us

Health and Paycare benefits

Perkz discounts scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Acis Group Limited is seeking a skilled Multi Skilled Plumber to repair and upgrade housing stock, deliver high-quality customer service, and work in tenants’ homes. You will handle responsive repairs, liaise with tenants and managers, and contribute to safe, compliant works within social housing settings.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent, a full driving licence, and several years of maintenance experience in void and tenanted properties.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent.
• Full driving licence.
• Several years’ experience of repairs and maintenance in void and tenanted properties.
• Sound understanding of the construction industry, building trade, health and safety, manual handling, working at heights, etc.
• Experience working within social housing.
• Ability to plan ahead to complete jobs on time, first time.
• Resilience working in social housing is rewarding yet challenging.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all types of plumbing repairs including taps, WCs and wastes, plus basic tiling in Acis housing stock and in other properties as instructed.
• Arrange the provision of materials and plant to attain efficient, effective delivery.
• Ensure materials are available to complete work to the required quality standard.
• Liaise with tenants and line manager regarding timing and progress of work.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of equipment, including regular vehicle checks.
• Carry out work in line with Building Regulations and current Codes of Practice.
• Carry out local risk assessments as required and work with a customer-focused attitude.
• Complete training and qualifications as duties demand and adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Job description

Are you a skilled plumber who takes pride in fixing problems, helping people and making a real difference every day?

At Acis, our Multi Skilled Plumbers are more than just tradespeople – they’re trusted faces in our communities, delivering high-quality repairs and outstanding customer service to the people who rely on us. From responsive repairs and property improvements to supporting customers in their homes, no two days are the same. We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a positive, customer-first attitude and who thrives on finding solutions, working independently and getting the job done right first time. If you’re passionate about your trade, committed to quality and want a role where your work genuinely improves people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Multi Skilled Plumber, a typical day might include:

• Undertaking all types of plumbing repairs inc Taps, Wc’s and waste’s , basic tiling duties identified within Acis housing stock and any other properties as instructed. Works may involve both emergency and scheduled responsive repairs as well as more extensive renovation works to properties.
• Arrange the provision of materials and plant, either directly or under supervision to attain an efficient, effective and productive return on expenditure.
• To ensure that the correct materials are available to complete the work at the required quality standard
• To liaise with tenants and your line manager concerning the timing and progress of work being undertaken
• Ensuring the safe handling and storage of all plant and equipment, including regular checks for road-worthiness on vehicles for which you are responsible.
• Carrying out work activities in line with current Approved Codes of Practice and in accordance with Building Regulations.
• To personally carry out and work to localised risk assessments as your individual work task requires.
• To be Customer focused in attitude with regard to service expectations and delivery showing flexibility in working hours as the job demands.
• Ensure that the Code of Conduct for the repairs and maintenance service is fully complied with.
• Completing further training and qualifications as the job role and changing legislation demands.
• Empathy with the aims and values of Acis Group and to the provision of high quality services to Acis customers.
• To provide and maintain a full tool kit to enable all reasonable duties to be undertaken as the post dictates.
• Responsible for the proper handling, care, security and maintenance of equipment, plant, materials and vehicles.
• Working in a safe manner in respect of adherence to health and safety Regulations with regard to the safety of yourself, other workers, customers and the general public.
• Using ladders and step ladders where needed to effect a repair.
• Working from scaffold access, or hydraulic platforms, as work tasks dictate.
• Lifting of materials and component part, tool kits, ladders, power tools.
• Fitting of materials and component parts in confined spaces often in awkward postures.
• Lone working with the public and in tenants’ homes, including working at height and in empty properties.

The must haves:

• You will have NVQ Level 2 in a specific trade i.e. Plumbing or equivalent with the ability to undertake other various trade work
• A full Driving Licence
• You will have several years’ experience of repairs and maintenance work within both void and tenanted properties
• You will have a sound understanding of the construction industry in particular the building trade including issues surrounding legislation, Health and Safety, manual handling, working at heights etc.
• A good knowledge and experience of working within social housing
• You will have the ability to plan ahead to ensure that all jobs can be completed on time, first time.
• Resilience. Working in social housing is a challenging but rewarding career, you’ll be helping to bring real change to our customer’s lives.

The added extras:

• You’ll be able to demonstrate commitment to customer focus and high quality delivery service
• Have the ability to plan ahead to ensure that all jobs can be completed on time, first time and managing your own diary
• You will possess a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work under own initiative
• You will be a great timekeeper with a commitment to delivering a high quality end product
• You’ll be adept at change, having got hands on experience living and breathing new ways of working and knowing how to bring your colleagues along for the experience.
• You have the knowledge and are qualified to undertake asbestos removal (non-licensed) or willing to be trained

Being part of the Acis team, you’ll get:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave every year plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• Company van
• The opportunity to undertake professional training, funded by us.
• One days paid leave a year for volunteering work (in addition to your Annual leave entitlement)
• Staff benefits with Paycare – A health and benefits scheme giving you support and contributions towards various health benefits such as counselling, eye tests, vaccinations and much more
• Benefits with Acis Perkz – a discount scheme giving you savings off hundreds of schemes including discounts on your coffee, weekly shop, days out and much more!
• Employee recognition scheme, where we celebrate and award our Stars within Acis, including gift vouchers
• Long service awards for our loyal employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential advice and support, when you need it
• Professional membership subscription to support your continuous professional development
• Death in service benefit as part of our pension scheme

Acis are committed to equality and diversity, are a proud member of disability confident and welcome applications from any applicant who feel they hold the essential skills to fulfil the role. We recognise that people need flexibility in their role and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options with the successful candidate in addition to any aid with interviewing that you might need