Plumber

Wates Group; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is seeking a skilled Plumber to join our Responsive Maintenance team from the Skelmersdale base, covering Skelmersdale, Wigan, Liverpool and surrounding areas. You will deliver reactive maintenance to residents in domestic properties, with occasional visits to the Skelmersdale office.

You will perform plumbing repairs, installations and planned maintenance, fault finding on water, drainage, bathrooms and kitchens, and report to your Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Proven plumbing experience in maintenance or repair environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused attitude with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing repairs, installations and planned maintenance in domestic properties.
• Fault finding and repairs to water, drainage, bathroom and kitchen systems.
• Ensure all plumbing work is high quality and durable.
• Advise supervisor when additional specialist trades are required.
• Work independently or with others to complete tasks.
• Complete daily worksheets detailing tasks, time and materials used.
• Maintain productivity and timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication

Problem solving

Customer-focused

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

Job description

Plumber – Skelmersdale (Responsive Maintenance)

Join the WPS Team – Make a Difference in Social Housing

WPS has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Plumber to join our Responsive Maintenance division, operating from our Skelmersdale base.

Covering Skelmersdale, Wigan, Liverpool and surrounding areas, you'll be delivering high-quality reactive maintenance services to our valued residents as part of a social housing contract. While the role is primarily site-based, occasional visits to our Skelmersdale office will be required

What You'll Be Doing

• Plumbing repairs, installations and planned maintenance in domestic properties
• Fault finding and repairs to water, drainage, bathroom and kitchen systems
• Ensuring all plumbing work is completed to a high standard of finish and durability
• Advising your Supervisor when additional specialist trades are required
• Working independently or as part of a team with other operatives
• Completing daily worksheets detailing tasks, time, and materials used
• Maintaining productivity and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or a similar trade qualification
• Proven experience in domestic plumbing within maintenance or repair environments
• Ability to deliver high-quality workmanship consistently
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Why Join WPS?

At WPS, we're committed to building communities and improving lives. You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values your skillset and encourages your professional growth.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessedindividually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

Our Commitments

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record. All applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks due to the nature of the work.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require support.