Plumber 4 on 4 off

Together Housing Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Vehicle leasing

Job summary

Together Housing Group is seeking a Plumber to join our repairs team across North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and East Yorkshire, covering Doncaster, Selby and Hull. You will deliver plumbing repairs in tenanted and vacant properties with a customer‑focussed approach.

The role follows a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern from 08:00 to 20:00 across seven days. A Full UK driving licence and City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing (or NVQ Level 2) are essential.

Qualifications

• Plumber role with repairs in tenanted and vacant properties.
• Right First Time approach to complete repairs in one visit.
• Able to organise work efficiently and communicate workload.
• Willing to participate in stand-by or call-out rotas as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing repairs in tenanted and vacant properties according to tickets.
• Adopt Right First Time approach, aiming to complete repairs in one visit.
• Organise work efficiently to minimise downtime and reallocate as needed.
• Be available for overtime and standby or call-out rota.
• Use initiative to diagnose repairs and seek approval for extra costs.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship per service specifications and safety.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Excellent customer service

Right First Time mindset

Education

City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing or NVQ Level 2

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plumber to join our repairs team in this new position. In this role, you will deliver a wide range of plumbing repairs for both tenanted and vacant properties, ensuring a customer service-oriented approach to repair and maintenance. Working Location: You'll be working across North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and East Yorkshire, covering areas such as Doncaster, Selby and Hull.

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

This role follows a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, scheduled between 08:00 and 20:00 across seven days, Monday to Sunday. Shift lengths may vary depending on business needs, with 12-hour weekday shifts and 7.5-hour weekend shifts. Further details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Requirements

Outline of Key responsibilities for the Plumber

• Perform plumbing repairs in tenanted and vacant properties according to job tickets and specifications while adhering to regulations and best practices
• Adopt a "Right First Time" approach, aiming to complete repairs in one visit with high-quality workmanship
• Organise work efficiently to minimise downtime, and communicate any workload issues for reallocation as needed
• Be available for overtime and participate in a stand-by or call-out rota as arranged with management
• Use initiative to diagnose and address repairs that may differ from the original job request, seeking approval for unexpected costs or extended timeframes
• Maintain high standards of workmanship aligned with service specifications and safety procedures while collaborating with the team for efficiency. use of time, materials and resources etc

We are looking for someone who has

• Full UK Manual driving licence
• Relevant Plumbing certification: City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent (NVQ Level 2)
• Competent experience in all areas typically required of a qualified Plumber and related building disciplines
• Proven experience in a customer service setting
• Experience in optimising the number of repairs finished and ensuring multiple repairs are completed in a single visit

Benefits

• Starting salary 4 on 4 off: £38,319.89
• This role follows a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, scheduled between 08:00 and 20:00 across seven days, Monday to Sunday. Shift lengths may vary depending on business needs, with 12-hour weekday shifts and 7.5-hour weekend shifts. Further details will be discussed during the recruitment process.
• Working Location: You'll be working across North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and East Yorkshire, covering areas such as Doncaster, Selby and Hull
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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