Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative

Magenta International; Swindon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

23 days annual leave + holidays

Long-service awards

Discount platform benefits

Volunteering day

Job summary

Magenta International is recruiting for a Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to join our social housing repairs team in Swindon and surrounding areas. The role combines plumbing with other trades to maintain homes for residents and housing providers.

You'll handle a variety of maintenance tasks, emphasize first-time fixes, and deliver excellent customer service while working within occupied properties and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• Valid Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate.
• Experience across tiling, carpentry, plastering and decorating.
• Full UK driving licence and own tool kit.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs and installations, incl. leak detection and water system repairs.
• Complete multi-trade repairs (tiling, carpentry, plastering, decorating).
• Update job progress using handheld/mobile systems.
• Deliver high-quality repairs with focus on first-time fixes and customer satisfaction.
• Work in occupied homes and adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Plumbing

Multi-trade experience

Customer service

Health and safety

Driving licence

Tool kit

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing

Tools

Professional tool kit

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
• 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