Plumber (Damp & Mould Team)

SNG (Formerly Sovereign); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Basingstoke is looking for a full-time Plumber to carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance across their properties. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ level 2 in Plumbing or similar experience and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities include installing and repairing domestic plumbing systems as well as investigating and resolving water supply issues. Additionally, a driving license and experience in occupied premises are essential. This role offers competitive benefits including a tool allowance, holidays, and a company van.

Benefits

£335 yearly Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Paid well-being and volunteering days

Business travel van and fuel card

iPhone and iPad

Generous pension scheme

Life cover 4 x annual salary

SmartTech purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing, or 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience working in occupied premises with strong customer service skills.
• Strong health and safety mindset and ability to use mobile technology.

Responsibilities

• Complete plumbing repairs and maintenance jobs.
• Investigate and remediate damp and mould issues.
• Install and repair domestic plumbing installations including sanitary ware.

Skills

Customer service

Health and safety mindset

Mobile technology use

Education

NVQ level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent

Tools

Water mains installation tools

Domestic appliance installation tools

Job description

As a Plumber you'll complete plumbing repairs and maintenance jobs to SNG's properties in line with work schedules within our Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demand.

Responsibilities

• Damp & Mould investgation and remedial works
• 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

Qualifications and Experience

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 opportunities to supplement your salary through call out and overtime. Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 year driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check, and a basic DBS disclosure.

About the Employer

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 an 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.

Benefits

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Up to 3 x paid well being days and 2 x paid volunteering days per year
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
• Life cover 4 x annual salary
• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.