Plumber Multi Trader

Howells Solutions Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel Card

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Plumber Multi Trader to service social housing properties around Bristol and surrounding areas. This mobile role requires travel between occupied homes and carrying out a range of plumbing repairs and installations.

You will work to high standards, maintain excellent customer service, use PDA devices, and collaborate with the reactive maintenance team. A valid NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant plumbing qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance.
• Strong plumbing experience with the ability to undertake additional multi-trade repairs.
• Experience working within occupied properties.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively.
• Full UK manual driving licence (no automatic vans available).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a range of plumbing repairs and maintenance works within occupied residential properties.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults on domestic plumbing systems including taps, toilets, showers, sinks, pipework and drainage systems.
• Completing plumbing installations and replacements as required.
• Undertaking additional multi-trade duties including basic carpentry, tiling, patch plastering and decorating where required.
• Diagnosing faults and resolving maintenance issues efficiently and effectively.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard.
• Delivering excellent customer service while working within residents' homes.
• Managing your own workload and completing jobs within agreed timescales.
• Taking ownership of jobs from first visit through to completion.

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Plumber Multi Trader

Location: Bristol, Cardiff and Oxford

Salary: £38,000per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber Multi Trader to join a well-established reactive maintenance team, carrying out repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties across Swindon and the surrounding areas.

This is a mobile role covering Swindon, Salisbury, Gloucester, Witney, Banbury and Bicester, therefore candidates must be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out a range of plumbing repairs and maintenance works within occupied residential properties.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults on domestic plumbing systems including taps, toilets, showers, sinks, pipework and drainage systems.
• Completing plumbing installations and replacements as required.
• Undertaking additional multi-trade duties including basic carpentry, tiling, patch plastering and decorating where required.
• Diagnosing faults and resolving maintenance issues efficiently and effectively.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard.
• Delivering excellent customer service while working within residents' homes.
• Managing your own workload and completing jobs within agreed timescales.
• Taking ownership of jobs from first visit through to completion.

We're Looking For People Who:

• Take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• Complete jobs right first time.
• Work professionally and safely.
• Communicate effectively with tenants and office-based teams.
• Support and mentor other operatives when required.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Respect company vehicles, materials and equipment.
• Represent the business professionally every day.

Successful Applicants Will Be Expected To:

• Maintain excellent quality inspection scores.
• Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping.
• Use PDA and mobile technology systems correctly.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Take ownership and responsibility for all allocated jobs.

Experience & Requirements

• Relevant plumbing qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance.
• Strong plumbing experience with the ability to undertake additional multi-trade repairs.
• Experience working within occupied properties.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively.
• Full UK manual driving licence (no automatic vans available).

What's On Offer

• Company van and fuel card.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Consistent workload with long-term job security.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to utilise a broad range of trade skills.