Plumber / Multi-trade Operative

Construction, Property and Engineering; Windsor; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance firm in Windsor seeks a proactive Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative. You will handle plumbing repairs, including urgent tasks within tenant dwellings, while also providing basic multi-trade skills. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing, strong communication skills, and a UK driving licence. The role offers a utility van for travel within the Wokingham area.

Benefits

Utility van and fuel card

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Relevant practical experience in plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Experience in social housing or a local authority environment.
• Capability to organise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and urgent plumbing repairs in tenant dwellings.
• Determine and resolve plumbing issues like leaks and blockages.
• Perform basic repairs in other trades as needed.

Skills

Diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Basic multi-trade repair skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent

Tools

Utility van

Driving licence

Job description

Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative

Location: Windsor, Berkshire

Salary: £37,425 per annum

About the Role

Be part of one of the region's largest housing associations committed to supplying secure, comfortable, and well-maintained residences for our tenants in the Wokingham area. We are currently searching for an accomplished and proactive Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to join our dedicated in-house maintenance department.

This position is crucial to our commitment to delivering first-rate service, primarily concentrating on responsive repairs across our diverse portfolio of properties in and around Wokingham.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsive Maintenance: Execute scheduled and urgent plumbing and fundamental multi-trade upkeep and repairs within occupied tenant dwellings in the Wokingham area.
• Fault Detection: Quickly and accurately determine, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide range of plumbing issues, including pipe leaks, drain obstructions, and fixture maintenance.
• Secondary Tasks: Perform basic secondary trade skills (e.g., small area plaster patching, wall tiling, joinery) required to finish repair jobs effectively.
• Compliance: Ensure all workmanship is carried out to a high specification, strictly adhering to all current Health & Safety protocols and company procedures.
• Client Relations: Serve as a professional representative of the housing association, offering polite and clear communication with residents concerning their maintenance needs and queries.
• Collaboration: Work closely with supervisors, team members, and the scheduling unit to guarantee efficient and seamless service provision.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or an equivalent recognised trade qualification/relevant practical experience).
• Experience: Proven background in plumbing upkeep and repairs, preferably within a social housing, local authority, or asset management environment.
• Skills: Exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving capabilities, paired with proficiency in undertaking basic multi-trade repairs.
• Autonomy: Demonstrated capability to organise your own workload effectively and finish assignments to a high standard with minimal direction.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills for clear communication with tenants and colleagues.
• Licence: Must possess a current, full UK driving licence.

What We Provide

• Resources: A utility van and a fuel card will be supplied for all work-related travel within the Wokingham area.
• Progression: Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Environment: A supportive, established team and a stable work setting within a respected housing association.
• Important Note: While a vehicle and fuel are provided, the successful candidate will be required to furnish their own daily-use hand tools and power tools.

If interested, please reach out

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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