Plumber

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a skilled plumber for social housing in Basildon. The role involves plumbing repairs and basic multi-trade tasks, emphasizing high-quality work and customer satisfaction. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 and a full UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary of £34,000, company van, and extensive benefits including holidays, healthcare, and development opportunities. Apply now for this secure, long-term role.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

26 days holiday & bank holidays

Profit share discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced pension plan

Westfield healthcare cash plan

Life assurance & accident cover

Share save scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

2 paid volunteering days

Learning & development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Company uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experienced plumber or plumbing multi-trader.
• Able to work independently and deliver top-quality repairs.
• Knowledge of heating and hot water systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Undertake basic multi-trade tasks like carpentry and drainage.
• Deliver high-quality work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Participate in an out-of-hours rota when required.

Skills

Plumbing repairs

Multi-trade tasks

Customer satisfaction

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Plumber – Social Housing.

Location: Basildon

Salary: £34,000. Van & Fuel Card. Excellent benefits.

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