Plumber 4 on 4 off

Together Housing Group; Selby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £38,319.89

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Flexible working environment

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training opportunities

Staff support networks

Job summary

Together Housing Group is seeking a Plumber to join our repairs team. You will deliver a wide range of plumbing repairs for tenanted and vacant properties, prioritising quality and customer service while working within regulations and safety guidelines.

The role operates on a 4-on, 4-off shift cycle (08:00–20:00) across seven days, with 12-hour weekday shifts and 7.5-hour weekend shifts. You will work across North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and East Yorkshire, including Doncaster, Selby and Hull.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual driving licence is required.
• Relevant plumbing certification: City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing or NVQ Level 2.
• Competent experience in all areas typically required of a qualified Plumber.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Full UK Manual driving licence

Customer service experience

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.

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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