Plumber

Wates Smartspace; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is looking for a qualified Plumber to join the Responsive Maintenance Team operating from Winchester Basepoint. You will perform reactive repairs in residents' homes across a social housing contract, ensuring safety, functionality and high standards of maintenance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, delivering first-time fixes, and collaborating with schedulers, colleagues and subcontractors to achieve outstanding results while providing excellent customer service to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent) is required.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of plumbing repairs and installations.
• Diagnose faults and deliver effective first-time fixes.
• Use a PDA/mobile device to receive, update, and complete work orders.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer service

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent)

Job description

Plumber (11643) - Winchester Basepoint

Join WPS as a Plumber and help make a real difference in local communities!

WPS has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Plumber to join our Responsive Maintenance Team based from our Winchester Basepoint office. Working across a social housing contract, you'll be carrying out reactive repairs and maintenance in residents' homes, ensuring properties are safe, functional, and maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of plumbing repairs and installations.
• Complete minor maintenance and multi-trade works where required.
• Diagnose faults and deliver effective first-time fixes.
• Use a PDA/mobile device to receive, update, and complete work orders.
• Liaise with schedulers and managers regarding follow-on works and materials.
• Work alongside colleagues and subcontractors to deliver outstanding results.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent WPS professionally at all times.

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience within responsive maintenance, social housing, or a similar environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

What We Offer

• Company Van & Fuel Card
• Competitive Salary
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on residents and communities

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, please contact us at [e-mail]