Plumber - Reactive Repairs

Recruitment Services UK; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Government Stakeholder Pension

Job summary

Consilium Contracting Services Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Reactive Repairs Plumber to join our mobile team. This permanent role involves reactive plumbing repairs across Edinburgh and surrounding areas, with an on-call rota and a company vehicle provided.

You will handle bathroom, kitchen, and en-suite refurbishments, void property upgrades, and essential installations, contributing to reliable housing maintenance services for social housing clients.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified and experienced plumber.
• Experience in reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance in social housing properties.
• Plumbing works for void property upgrades.
• Bathroom, kitchen and en-suite refurbishments.
• Plumbing upgrades and installations in residential properties and respite/care facilities.
• Medical adaptations and general plumbing installations, including WCs and baths.
• Assisting other trades to complete projects.
• Ensure essential plumbing services are restored and customers have basic facilities.

Skills

Reactive plumbing

Independent worker

Problem solving

On-call ready

Education

Plumbing apprenticeship

Job description

Reactive Repairs Plumber - Edinburgh

Trade: Plumber

Location: Edinburgh and Surrounding Areas

Job Type: Permanent, Mobile Working

Pay Rate: £17.62 - £19.23 per hour, depending on experience

Pension: Government Stakeholder Pension

Vehicle: Company Vehicle Provided

About the Role

Due to continued growth across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, Consilium Contracting Services Ltd are looking to recruit several fully qualified and experienced Reactive Repairs Plumbers to join their team (approximately 3 positions).

Consilium Contracting Services Ltd are a fast-paced, 24/7 multi-trade contracting company specialising in social housing maintenance. They deliver a wide range of reactive and responsive plumbing maintenance, installations and repairs.

The company is looking for individuals who have the potential to develop into working supervisors.

Experience working within social housing is desirable, while previous experience in maintenance and reactive plumbing is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance within social housing properties.
• Plumbing works associated with void property upgrades.
• Bathroom, kitchen and en-suite refurbishments.
• Plumbing upgrades and installations in residential properties and respite/care facilities.
• Medical adaptations and general plumbing installations, including WCs, baths and associated fittings.
• Assisting other trades when required to complete projects.
• Ensuring essential plumbing services are restored and customers are not left without basic facilities.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified and experienced plumber.
• Proven experience in reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage a mobile workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to completing jobs to a high standard.
• Willingness to participate in the on-call rota.

Working Hours and On-Call Requirements

• Full-time, permanent position.
• 8 working hours per day, with start and finish times monitored.
• Participation in an on-call rota (approximately 1 in 4), with additional remuneration.
• Flexibility to complete essential repairs and ensure customers are not left without necessary services.