Plumber Multi (Planned Works Team)

Sovereign Network Group; Oxford, East Hanney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Van and fuel card for business travel

iPhone and iPad

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group is recruiting an experienced Plumber Multi to join the Property Team in the Oxfordshire locality. You will perform repairs and maintenance across our housing stock, with a company van and fuel card provided. A full driving licence with at least 1 year’s driving experience is required.

We offer 40 hours per week, and opportunities for overtime. You will work on occupied premises, delivering customer-focused service while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in plumbing in occupied premises.
• Strong health and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance to properties per work schedules.
• Replace sanitary ware, baths, sinks and associated fittings.
• Install new pipework (copper, speedfit, waste, rainwater).
• Install and repair appliances like showers and washing machines.
• Assist with basic carpentry, plastering, tiling, decorating.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Mobile tech use (iPad/PDA)

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

5+ years plumbing experience

Tools

iPad

CSCS card (desirable)

Job description

Salary: £35,321.00 - £39,827.00 Per year

Here atSovereign Network Groupwe 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 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. We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Plumber Multi to join our Property Team in our Oxfordshire locality. As you’ll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you’ll not be out of pocket.

What you’ll be doing

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

• 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

Other duties to include basic carpentry, plastering, tiling, decorating and other general maintenance tasks.

What you’ll need

• 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 the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings! Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check and essential qualifications check.

Benefits

• Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• SmartTech – Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.

Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life – and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year. Working for us is so much more than just a job. Whatever your role, you'll help us provide homes and services for those who need them – and make a real difference to people’s lives.

Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.