Plumber / Multi Trade Operative

Example Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Long-service awards

Perkbox discounts

1 paid volunteer day each year

Ongoing training, support and progress

Job summary

Example Recruitment is recruiting a multi-trade plumber for a leading property maintenance company in the social housing sector. The role focuses on plumbing expertise with support for wider trades, delivering first-time fixes and high standards for residents.

You will carry out plumbing works, support multi-trade tasks, collaborate with teams, and complete risk assessments to ensure safe, reliable repairs across occupied properties, including potential out-of-hours shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate.
• Experience across multiple trades: tiling, carpentry, plastering and decorating.
• Full UK driving licence and well-maintained tool kit.
• Knowledge of social housing repairs and maintenance.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing works including leak detection, hot/cold water repairs, immersion tanks and bathroom/kitchen installations.
• Support multi-trade repairs including tiling, carpentry, plastering and decorating to a professional standard.
• Collaborate with supervisors, planners and admin teams to keep delivery smooth and efficient.
• Complete risk assessments and follow health and safety procedures on every job.
• Work across occupied residential properties and be available to participate in out-of-hours support or emergency callout rota when required.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Clear communication

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing

Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate

Job description

Example Recruitment are working with a leading property maintenance company specialising in the social housing sector. They are looking to recruit a multi trade plumber on a PAYE basis.

You’ll lead with plumbing expertise but also support wider multi-trade tasks to ensure high-quality, well-rounded repairs. You’ll deliver a reliable, resident-focused service with a focus on first-time fixes and professional standards.

The Role:

• Carry out plumbing works including leak detection, hot/cold water repairs, immersion tanks and bathroom/kitchen installations.
• Support multi-trade repairs including:
  • Wall and floor tiling
  • 1st and 2nd fix carpentry
  • Patch plastering and making good
  • Painting and decorating to a professional standard
• Collaborate with supervisors, planners and admin teams to keep delivery smooth and efficient.
• Complete risk assessments and follow health and safety procedures on every job.
• Work across occupied residential properties and be available to participate in out-of-hours support or emergency callout rota when required.

The Candidate:

You’re a reliable, adaptable tradesperson who takes pride in delivering high-quality work across multiple trades. You communicate clearly with residents, work well as part of a team, and help us maintain safe, warm, well-presented homes across the portfolio.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent)
• Valid Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate
• Experience across multiple trades (tiling, carpentry, plastering, decorating)
• Full UK driving licence and well-maintained tool kit
• Knowledge of social housing repairs & maintenance
• Strong Health & Safety awareness and attention to detail

Package:

• Company van and fuel card for work purposes
• 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Long-service awards
• Perkbox - discounts codes
• 1 paid volunteer day each year
• Ongoing training, support and progression