Plumber

CLC; Wyton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

Life assurance

23 days annual leave

Job summary

Axis CLC is recruiting a experienced Plumber to support a long-term partnership with Amey, delivering planned repairs and maintenance to family housing across military facilities in Wyton, Henlow and the A1 corridor.

You will carry out plumbing and repair works to keep homes safe and well-maintained, including void and response tasks. A full UK driving licence and DBS/SC clearance are desirable or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing within social housing, domestic maintenance or property repairs.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, fault-finding and repair techniques.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to obtain or already hold DBS and SC clearance.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of plumbing repairs, maintenance and minor installations.
• Diagnose faults and complete effective and timely plumbing repairs.
• Repair and replace taps, sinks, toilets, pipework and associated fittings.
• Support with general property maintenance tasks as required.
• Complete work safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of the wider team.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety, quality and customer service standards.
• Use PDA/mobile technology to manage and update work orders accurately.
• Carry out void property works to ensure homes are ready for re-let.
• Respond to day-to-day reactive maintenance and emergency repair tasks.

Skills

Plumbing

Social housing

Fault-finding

Driving licence

DBS/SC clearance

Education

Plumbing NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Plumber to support our long-term partnership with Amey, delivering planned repairs and maintenance to family housing across military facilities in Wyton, Henlow and the A1 corridor.

In this role, you will carry out plumbing and associated repair works to ensure homes remain safe, fully functional and well maintained to a high standard, including void and response tasks.

What You'll Deliver

• Carry out a range of plumbing repairs, maintenance and minor installations.
• Diagnose faults and complete effective and timely plumbing repairs.
• Repair and replace taps, sinks, toilets, pipework and associated fittings.
• Support with general property maintenance tasks as required.
• Complete work safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of the wider team.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety, quality and customer service standards.
• Use PDA/mobile technology to manage and update work orders accurately.
• Carry out void property works to ensure homes are ready for re-let.
• Respond to day-to-day reactive maintenance and emergency repair tasks.

About You

• Experience in a plumbing role within social housing, domestic maintenance or property repairs.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, fault-finding and repair techniques.
• Ability to deliver high-quality workmanship with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working in occupied and void properties.
• Confident using PDA/mobile technology.
• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to obtain or already hold DBS and SC clearance.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.

Physical Requirements

This role involves practical, hands-on work and requires a good level of mobility and manual dexterity. You may at times be required to work at height, in confined spaces or on uneven ground, and to use a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £17.78 per hour, depending on experience.
• Company van and fuel card (business use).
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service.
• One paid volunteer day each year.
• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation.
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC.

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.