Plumber

Vico Homes Limited.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Birthday day off

Flexible working options

Personal development opportunities

Health and wellbeing package

Vico Homes Rewards – savings & salary/

Volunteering day

Cycle to work and discount platform

Job summary

Vico Homes is seeking a Plumbing Operative to carry out installation, maintenance and repair of water systems in domestic and commercial properties across Yorkshire and the wider region. You will work safely, deliver first-rate workmanship and excellent customer service.

The role is 37 hours per week (8am–4pm, Monday to Friday) with occasional flex between 8am and 8pm and some weekend work. A full UK driving licence is required, and NVQ Level 2 in plumbing is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in plumbing.
• Experience of carrying out plumbing installation, maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of water systems and associated domestic plumbing appliances.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• A positive, professional and customer-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship.
• Experience of working safely within occupied homes.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing installations, repairs, maintenance and commissioning work in domestic and commercial properties.
• Diagnose faults and identify effective solutions, aiming to achieve first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Respond to emergency and routine repair requests across the region.
• Complete work safely, efficiently and in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures.
• Manage materials, equipment and stock from a company vehicle.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work using handheld technology.
• Keep work areas clean, safe and tidy at all times.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent Vico Homes positively in customers' homes and communities

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Independent working

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in plumbing

Tools

Handheld technology

Job description

At Vico Homes we're committed to helping people live safely, independently and comfortably in their homes. Our Repairs and Maintenance Service plays a vital role in supporting our customers by delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance and improvement works across our homes and communities.

As a Plumbing Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of water systems and appliances across a diverse property portfolio. You'll ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

You will play an important role in delivering responsive and emergency repairs, planned maintenance works, property improvements, void property works, damp and disrepair programmes, and a range of associated property services across Yorkshire and the wider region. Through your technical expertise and customer-focused approach, you'll help us provide excellent outcomes for our customers.

What you’ll do

• Carry out plumbing installations, repairs, maintenance and commissioning work in domestic and commercial properties.
• Diagnose faults and identify effective solutions, aiming to achieve first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Respond to emergency and routine repair requests across the region.
• Complete work safely, efficiently and in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures.
• Manage materials, equipment and stock from a company vehicle.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work using handheld technology.
• Keep work areas clean, safe and tidy at all times.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent Vico Homes positively in customers' homes and communities

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 2 in plumbing.
• Experience of carrying out plumbing installation, maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of water systems and associated domestic plumbing appliances.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• A positive, professional and customer-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship.
• Experience of working safely within occupied homes.
• A full UK driving licence.

The core hours of the role are 37 hours per week, normally working 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday. However, there may be occasions when you'll be asked to work flexibly between 8am and 8pm, including some weekend working to meet service needs.

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.

If you're a skilled and customer-focused Plumbing Operative who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and making a positive difference to customers' homes, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact Stacey Simmons, Team Leader on 07768193217.

Please note: Interviews will take place in the week commencing 9 November 2026.

Vico Homes is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable asset. As an employer we can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• access to Vico Homes Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• \"cycle to work\" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.