Plumber Multi Trader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

23 days annual leave

Referral bonus

Long service awards

Employee discounts and wellbeing

One paid volunteering day

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

Example Recruitment is seeking a Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to join a busy social housing repairs team in Essex. You will perform plumbing repairs and other trades in occupied homes, delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

We offer a company van and fuel card, 23 days’ leave, a referral bonus, long service awards and ongoing training with clear career progression.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds Plumbing or equivalent.
• Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate desirable.
• Experience across multiple trades (carpentry, tiling, plastering, decorating).
• Full UK driving licence and own toolkit required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs including leak detection, water systems, immersion heaters, and bathroom/kitchen installs.
• Complete multi-trade repairs including carpentry, tiling, plastering and decorating.
• Diagnose faults and provide first-time fixes where possible.
• Record work on mobile device and communicate with scheduling teams.
• Follow health & safety procedures and complete risk assessments.
• Deliver professional, customer-focused service in residents' homes.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency call-out rota when required.

Skills

Carpentry

Tiling

Plastering

Decorating

Electrical testing

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent)

Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate

Job description

Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative

Location: Essex

Salary: Up to £40,660 (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.