Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative

Service Care Solutions; Fareham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

34–36 days annual leave

Life assurance

Company pension

£250 training allowance

Referral/ loyalty bonus schemes

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting a Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative for a permanent role in Fareham. You will diagnose faults, perform plumbing repairs, and support broader property maintenance in domestic properties.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent, 3+ years in the trade, and experience in bathroom installations and tiling. The role includes an on-call rota and a salary of £37,286 per year.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing, or equivalent trade experience.
• More than three years’ experience in the plumbing trade.
• Experience in residential property repairs and maintenance preferred.
• At least three years’ experience completing bathroom installations.
• Practical experience with bathroom installation and tiling.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining professional standards.
• Flexible and reliable approach to emergency and out-of-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults across plumbing and associated trades.
• Carry out plumbing repairs, maintenance and installations in domestic properties.
• Complete bathroom installations, including tiling.
• Undertake multi-trade repairs using additional trade skills.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and complete jobs right first time.
• Respond promptly to emergency repairs and changing priorities.
• Participate in an on-call rota and provide support when required.
• Follow health and safety procedures in customers’ homes.

Skills

Independent worker

Flexible & reliable

Emergency & on-call

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing

Job description

Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative

Are you an experienced Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative looking for a permanent opportunity in Fareham? We are recruiting a skilled Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative to join a busy property maintenance team, carrying out high-quality repairs, installations and maintenance work within domestic properties. This role offers a salary of £37,286 per annum, based on 40 hours per week, with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

The Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative Role

As a Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative, you will be responsible for diagnosing faults, completing plumbing repairs and supporting wider property maintenance activities. You will use your additional trade skills to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for residents and customers.

Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults across plumbing and associated trades.
• Carry out plumbing repairs, maintenance and installations in domestic properties.
• Complete bathroom installations, including associated tiling.
• Undertake multi-trade repairs using your additional trade skills.
• Maintain excellent standards of workmanship and complete jobs right first time.
• Respond promptly to emergency repairs and changing priorities.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota and provide support when required.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures while working in customers’ homes.

Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing, or equivalent trade experience.
• More than three years’ experience in the plumbing trade.
• Ideally, experience in residential property repairs and maintenance.
• At least three years’ experience completing bathroom installations.
• Practical experience with bathroom installation and tiling.
• The ability to work independently while maintaining professional standards.
• A flexible and reliable approach to emergency and out-of-hours work.

Plumber/Multi-Trade Operative Benefits

• Salary of £37,286 per annum.
• 34 days’ annual leave, increasing to 36 days with length of service.
• Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave each year.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Uniform and safety equipment provided.
• Tool loans available for trade staff.
• Life assurance and company sick pay.
• Company pension scheme.
• £250 training allowance.
• Dedicated specialist consultant and free candidate registration.
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes, sign-up bonuses and free compliance checks.