Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative

Magenta Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

23 days annual leave

Long-service recognition awards

Volunteering day

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Magenta International is recruiting a Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative for Swindon and surrounding areas to join a social housing contractor delivering repairs and compliance services. Plumbers will lead core plumbing work while supporting tiling, carpentry, and decorating across occupied homes.

You'll work to high standards, focusing on first-time fixes and customer service, with a company van, fuel card and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple trades including tiling, carpentry, plastering and decorating.
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing or equivalent.
• Valid Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs and installations, including leak detection and hot/cold water system repairs.
• Complete multi-trade repairs (tiling, carpentry, plastering, decorating).
• Update job progress using handheld/mobile systems.
• Deliver high-quality repairs with strong customer satisfaction and first-time fixes.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Customer-focused

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing

Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate

Tools

Own tool kit

Electrical isolation/testing

Job description

Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative

Swindon & Surrounding Areas Up to £40,660 + Van, Fuel Card & Excellent Benefits

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to join a well-established and highly regarded property services contractor delivering repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services to housing providers and public sector organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business on a long-term social housing contract covering Swindon and the surrounding areas, where you'll play a key role in ensuring residents' homes remain safe, comfortable and well maintained.

The Opportunity

This role is ideally suited to a qualified plumber with strong multi-trade experience who enjoys a varied and customer-facing position. While plumbing will be your core trade, you'll also support a wide range of maintenance and repair works including carpentry, tiling, plastering and decorating.

Working within occupied residential properties, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, first-time fixes and professional workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of plumbing repairs and installations, including:
  • Leak detection and repairs
  • Hot and cold water system repairs
  • Immersion heaters and tanks
  • Bathroom and kitchen installations
• Complete multi-trade repairs including:
  • Wall and floor tiling
  • First and second fix carpentry
  • Patch plastering and making good
  • Painting and decorating
• Accurately update job progress and completion details using handheld technology/mobile working systems
• Work closely with supervisors, planners and operational teams to ensure efficient service delivery
• Complete risk assessments and adhere to health and safety procedures at all times
• Deliver excellent customer service when working within residents' homes
• Support apprentices and junior operatives where required
• Participate in emergency call-out and out-of-hours rotas when necessary

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent)
• Valid Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate
• Previous experience across multiple trades, including tiling, carpentry, plastering and decorating
• Ability to safely isolate and test electrical components
• Full UK driving licence
• Own professional tool kit
• Experience within social housing repairs and maintenance
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £40,660, depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long-service recognition awards
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform offering discounts on retail, travel, entertainment and wellbeing services
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear pathways for career progression within a growing organisation

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor delivering essential maintenance services within the social housing sector. My client is committed to investing in its people, providing long-term job security, career development opportunities and a supportive working environment where quality and customer service are valued.

If you're a qualified plumber with strong multi-trade experience looking for your next opportunity in the Swindon area, I'd be delighted to discuss the role with you.

Fore more information contact Sam at Magenta International.