Plumber - Multi Trade Operative

RIVERSIDE HOUSING LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Investment in learning and personal development

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

A housing association is seeking a Plumber - Multi Trade Operative to carry out high standard plumbing and multi trade works for planned maintenance upgrades. You will work primarily in occupied customer homes across the UK with responsibilities including plumbing, painting, and carpentry tasks. The ideal candidate should have experience in construction and effective communication skills. This role offers a permanent contract with a commitment to personal development and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing and general multi trade works.
• A good understanding of legislation in maintenance and property management.
• NVQ 2 or NVQ 3 qualifications in related fields are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high standard plumbing and general multi trade works.
• Complete routine carpentry and plumbing tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Experience within the construction sector

Effective communication skills, both oral and written

Self-motivated, assertive and confident

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent Plumbing trade discipline

Good standard of education

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Plumber - Multi Trade Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as Plumber - Multi Trade Operative

The role is to carry out high standard plumbing and general multi trade works for planned maintenance upgrades, including, but not limited to kitchens and bathrooms. Sites will mainly be occupied by our customers and the locations will be across the organisation’s stock. The successful candidate will be provided with a van, fuel card and all PPE.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience within the construction sector
• A good understanding of legislation in maintenance and property management
• Good standard of education
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Self-motivated, assertive and confident

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role Profile

The role is to carry out general multi trade works for planned maintenance upgrades, including, but not limited to kitchens and bathrooms. Sites will mainly be occupied by our customers and the locations will be across the organisation’s stock. The successful candidate will be provided with a van, fuel card and all PPE.

Role Responsibilities

• Carrying out general multi trade activities including painting and decorating, tiling, and plastering etc. in accordance with performance specifications.
• Carrying out routine carpentry and plumbing tasks as required.
• Completing works in accordance with the current Building Regulations Approved Documents and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• To work flexibly as part of a team to deliver the annual component replacement target.
• Responsible for carrying out all jobs allocated via One Serve and to meet with all necessary system requirements from start through to completion.
• Responsible for maintaining, replenishing and keeping records of materials issued for van stock on One Serve.
• Ensuring Health and Safety procedures and processes are followed at all times.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service standards and a work ethic that avoids complaints.
• Responsible for carrying out other duties as deemed necessary by your line manager. If these duties are of a greater level of responsibility or skill of those required in the post then full training and appropriate supervision will be provided
• Ensure that responsibilities for Health and Safety are properly understood and discharged as defined in Health & Safety Policy and that Health & Safety concerns are promptly and clearly communicated to the appropriate people.
• Comply with the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy
• Comply with the data protection act (all employees will not disclose or make use of for their private advantage any information held on record which is not available to the public)
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as required

Additional Information

• The Group has offices across the UK and on this basis, there may be the requirement to travel to other locations to effectively perform this role, albeit that regular support will be required to teams in Camden and Dartford
• The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to maintain levels of confidentiality at all times.
• In order to fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation.
• The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

Person specification

• City & Guilds or equivalent Plumbing trade discipline
• A good understanding of legislation in maintenance and property management
• Good standard of education
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Self-motivated, assertive and confident
• Proven track record of problem solving, identifying and resolving issues promptly
• Possessing resilience and ready to take responsibility
• Housing and/or buildings knowledge
• NVQ 2 or NVQ 3 qualifications in painting and decorating, and/or plastering, and /or tiling would be desirable.