Plumber / Multi Trader

Build Recruitment Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Plumber / Multi Trader to carry out reactive repairs across social housing properties in Bristol and surrounding areas.

The role involves plumbing repairs, diagnosing faults, and completing additional maintenance tasks such as carpentry, tiling and plastering, with a focus on first-time fixes while ensuring residents are treated with care and respect.

Qualifications

• Strong plumbing background with experience as Plumber / Multi Trader.
• Ability to carry out basic repairs across other trades.
• Previous experience in social housing repairs or domestic property maintenance.
• A relevant plumbing qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out plumbing repairs, including leaking pipework, taps, toilets, sinks, baths and showers.
• Diagnosing faults, resolving leaks and blockages, and replacing defective fittings.
• Completing additional maintenance tasks such as basic carpentry, tiling, patch plastering and making good, depending on your skills.
• Completing repairs efficiently, aiming for a first‑time fix wherever possible.
• Working in occupied properties, treating residents and their homes with care and respect.
• Recording completed work accurately and following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Plumbing

Multi Trader

Communication

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

Plumbing qualification

Job description

Plumber / Multi Trader – Social Housing Reactive Maintenance

Location: Bristol and surrounding areas

Salary: £34,000–£36,000 per annum, depending on experience

We are recruiting an experienced Plumber / Multi Trader to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance across social housing properties in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

This role would suit a skilled plumber with experience across other trades who takes pride in delivering quality repairs and a professional, friendly service to residents.

The role

• Carrying out plumbing repairs, including leaking pipework, taps, toilets, sinks, baths and showers.
• Diagnosing faults, resolving leaks and blockages, and replacing defective fittings.
• Completing additional maintenance tasks such as basic carpentry, tiling, patch plastering and making good, depending on your skills.
• Completing repairs efficiently, aiming for a first‑time fix wherever possible.
• Working in occupied properties, treating residents and their homes with care and respect.
• Recording completed work accurately and following health and safety procedures.

What we’re looking for

• A strong plumbing background, with experience working as a Plumber / Multi Trader.
• The ability to carry out basic repairs across other trades.
• Previous experience in social housing repairs or domestic property maintenance.
• A relevant plumbing qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary

£34,000–£36,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.