Plumber Multiskilled

Yorkshire Housing; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension with up to 9% employer match

Company van and fuel card

Health cash plan

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Yorkshire Housing is seeking a multiskilled plumber to join the Repairs team in Wakefield. The post covers a Wakefield-based patch with occasional travel across Yorkshire. The role offers a salary of £35,878.48 per year, overtime and call-out opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.

You will work 37.5 hours per week with a company van, fuel card, and access to power tools. A full UK driving licence and a basic DBS check are required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience as a tradesperson with multi-skill capability in repairs and maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• DBS check may be required for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade repairs and maintenance across Wakefield patch and possibly across Yorkshire.
• Use power tools and hand tools as part of daily work.
• Maintain safe working practices and contribute to a high standard of workmanship.

Skills

Multiskilled tradesperson

Repairs & maintenance

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Power tools provided

Hand tools

Job description

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Job Reference yorkshousinggroup/TP/85/1156

Contract Type:

Permanent

£35,878 plus overtime and call-out opportunities!

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Wakefield

Closing Date:

06/09/2026

Job Category:

Repairs and Maintenance

Region / Division:

West Yorkshire

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced multiskilled tradesperson looking for your next role - somewhere you can make a real difference in people's lives? If so, you're in the right place! We're on the lookout for a Multiskilled Plumber to join our Repairs team.

Where will you be working?

Your main patch will be around the Wakefield area, though you may occasionally travel across Yorkshire.

What's in it for you?

• £35,878.48 per year based on a 37.5-hour week, plus opportunities for overtime and call-out pay
• 26 days annual leave (rising each year to 31), plus Bank Holidays, and the option to buy or sell leave
• A fantastic pension scheme - we'll match your contributions up to 9%
• A company van and fuel card (for work use only), so you'll need a valid driving licence
• Latest power tools provided, with the expectation that you'll bring your own hand tools
• Access to our health cash plan to claim back costs for medical appointments, prescriptions and more
• Thousands of retail discounts through Perkbox

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running - confident across a range of trade skills and experienced in repairs and maintenance. Experience within social housing is a bonus but not essential; what matters most is the skillset and positive attitude you bring to the team.

We're committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The fine print

• Closing date: 06/09/2026 (We'll be reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait - and keep your phone handy!)
• You must hold a full UK driving licence
• A basic DBS check will be required if you're successful