Plumber Multi Trader

Example Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Referral bonus up to £2,000

Long service awards

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Example Recruitment is recruiting for a Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative in Chelmsford to join a busy property maintenance team delivering repairs across social housing properties.

This role requires NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent) and experience across multiple trades, with a full UK driving licence and your own toolkit. Salary up to £40,660 with company van, benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate.
• Experience across multiple trades including carpentry, tiling, plastering and decorating.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own professional tool kit.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs including leak detection, hot and cold water systems, immersion heaters and bathroom/kitchen installations.
• Complete multi-trade repairs including tiling, carpentry, patch plastering and decorating.
• Diagnose faults and complete first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Record completed work using a mobile device.
• Work closely with supervisors and scheduling teams.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and complete risk assessments.
• Deliver a professional and customer-focused service in residents' homes.
• Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota when required.

Skills

Plumbing

Multi-trade repairs

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing (or City & Guilds)

Tools

Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate

Job description

Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to join a busy property maintenance team delivering repairs and maintenance services across social housing properties.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled tradesperson with strong plumbing experience and the ability to carry out a range of multi-trade repairs. You'll be working in occupied homes, delivering high-quality repairs while providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs including leak detection, hot and cold water systems, immersion heaters and bathroom/kitchen installations.
• Complete multi-trade repairs including tiling, carpentry, patch plastering and decorating.
• Diagnose faults and complete first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Record completed work using a mobile device.
• Work closely with supervisors and scheduling teams.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and complete risk assessments.
• Deliver a professional and customer-focused service in residents' homes.
• Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota when required.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate.
• Experience across multiple trades including carpentry, tiling, plastering and decorating.
• Ability to safely isolate and test electrical components.
• Experience working within social housing repairs and maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own professional tool kit.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £40,660 depending on experience.
• Company van and fuel card.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Up to £2,000 referral bonus.
• Long service awards.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Ongoing training and genuine career progression.