Plumber

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Wantage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group in Oxfordshire invites an experienced plumber to join the Property Team. You will repair domestic plumbing, install sanitary ware, kitchen sinks, and new pipework, and service water mains and heating pipework while working across occupied premises.

This full-time role requires a CSCS card (desirable), a full driving licence with vehicle provided, and a strong health and safety mindset. On-call overtime opportunities enhance earnings.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Plumbing or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years in plumbing core trade.
• Experience working in occupied premises and strong customer service.
• Health and safety mindset with knowledge of best practices.
• Team player with good communication.
• Ability to use mobile devices (iPad/PDA). CSCS card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Repairs to domestic plumbing installations.
• Install replacement sanitary ware, baths, showers, sinks, and related fittings.
• Install new pipework (copper, speed fit, waste, rainwater).
• Install new sundry items like taps and ball valves; repair sundry items.
• Install and repair water mains, heating pipework and drainage stop taps.
• Install and fix domestic appliances like showers and washing machines.
• Vent/Unvent cylinders HWSS qualified or equivalent; maintenance of cold water storage tanks.

Skills

Plumbing

Customer service

Health & safety

Teamwork

Mobile technology

CSCS card

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing or equivalent

Job description

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.

We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.

We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Plumber to join our Property Team in our Oxfordshire locality.

As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.

What you'll be doing:

• Repairs to domestic plumbing installations
• Installation of replacement sanitary ware and baths, shower trays and level decks and associated equipment
• Installation of kitchen sinks
• Installation of new pipe work (copper, speed fit, waste, rainwater)
• Installation of new sundry items such as taps and ball valves
• Repairs to sundry items
• Installing and repairing water mains supplies, heating system pipe work and drainage stop taps
• Installing and fixing domestic appliances like showers and washing machines
• Vented and unvented cylinder heads (HWSS qualified or alternative)
• Cold water storage tank maintenance and renewal

What you'll need:

You should have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing OR have at least 5 years experience within this core trade. You will have experience of working in occupied premises and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team

The ability to use mobile technology such as iPad or PDA is essential. A current CSCS card is desirable.

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!

Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check and essential qualifications check.