Plumber

Build Recruitment Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Plumber to join a maintenance team focused on high-quality repairs in social housing properties in Basildon. The role requires NVQ Level 2 and a full UK driving licence. Excellent benefits include a company van, fuel card, and a comprehensive healthcare plan. This is a great opportunity for a secure, long-term role with strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Company Van & Fuel Card

26 Days Holiday

Profit Share Discretionary Bonus

Enhanced Pension Plan

Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance & Accident Cover

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or domestic maintenance.
• Able to work independently with quality focus.
• Knowledge of heating and hot water systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs on occupied and void social housing properties.
• Undertake multi-trade tasks when required.
• Use handheld device to complete jobs efficiently.

Skills

Experience in plumbing

Health & Safety awareness

Customer satisfaction focus

Education

NVQ Level 2

CSCS Card – Blue or working towards

Job description

Plumber – Social Housing

Location: Basildon
Salary: £34,000 Van & Fuel Card Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent

Build Recruitment are looking for an experienced Plumberto join our client’s maintenance team, working across social housing properties in Basildon and surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established team delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance work — with a company van, fuel card, and excellent benefits package included.

The Role

• Carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance on occupied and void social housing properties.
• Undertake basic multi-trade tasks such as carpentry, drainage, groundworks, and patch plastering when required.
• Use a handheld device (training provided) to receive and complete jobs efficiently.
• Deliver high-quality work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Participate in an out-of-hours rota when required.

About You

• Experienced Plumber or Plumbing Multi-Trader, ideally from a social housing or domestic maintenance background.
• Able to work independently and take pride in delivering top-quality repairs.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Knowledge of heating and hot water systems is advantageous.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2
• CSCS Card – Blue or working towards
• Full UK Driving Licence (manual or automatic, held for at least 12 months)

Benefits

£34,000 per year
Company Van & Fuel Card (work use only)
26 Days Holiday Bank Holidays
Profit Share Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Enhanced Pension Plan
Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio & more)
Life Assurance & Accident Cover
Share Save Scheme
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Flexible Working & Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work Scheme
2 Paid Volunteering Days
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Wellbeing Support (EAP)
Funded Professional Subscriptions
Company Uniform Provided

If you’re a skilled Plumber looking for a secure, long-term role with great benefits, we want to hear from you!

Apply now