Plumber (Response team)

Selwood Housing; Melksham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing organization in the UK seeks a qualified Plumber to join its Response Team. The role involves delivering high-quality plumbing repairs in homes and communal areas, emphasizing customer satisfaction and teamwork. Candidates should have experience with domestic plumbing systems and strong problem-solving skills. A commitment to safety and customer care is essential. The position offers flexible working opportunities and ongoing training in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, repairing, maintaining and testing domestic plumbing systems.
• Strong fault finding ability and confidence using air and water pressure gauges.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and safe working methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality plumbing repairs across homes and communal areas.
• Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
• Manage time well and follow agreed processes.

Skills

Fault finding ability

Customer care

Independent work

Knowledge of plumbing systems

Job description

Imagine a plumbing role where your skills are valued and your work genuinely matters.

At Selwood Housing, that’s exactly what you’ll find. Every repair you carry out helps create safe, comfortable homes for our customers - and your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed - it truly makes a difference.

We’re looking for a qualified Plumber to join our Response Team, delivering high quality repairs across our homes and communal areas. If you take pride in doing a job right first time and are looking for a role where your work has real purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who shares our values and takes real pride in delivering high quality plumbing repairs and installations in our customers’ homes:

• Customer Driven – You put our customers first, making sure every plumbing repair is completed safely, neatly and to a high standard.
• Accountability – You take ownership of each job from start to finish, managing your time well, following agreed processes, and delivering a reliable, consistent service across all plumbing tasks.
• Develop & Learn – You’re committed to sharpening your skills, staying up to date with new plumbing systems, materials and tools, and learning from the wider repairs team to deliver the best service possible.
• Champion Communication – You communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and supervisors, explaining issues in a way people understand and keeping everyone updated on progress or any changes needed.

You’ll bring:

• Experience installing, repairing, maintaining and testing domestic plumbing systems.
• Strong fault finding ability and confidence using air and water pressure gauges.
• Knowledge of industry best practice and safe working methods.Experience working in occupied homes and a commitment to high quality customer care.
• A solutions focused attitude and the ability to work independently.

For further information on the role, please review the job description attached to the advert.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check, a Right to Work check, and a DVLA licence check.

Working hours

You will be required to be on site and ready to start at 08:00, working through to 17:00 with a one hour unpaid lunch break.

You will also take part in an out of hours rota, ensuring customers receive support when it’s needed most.

Why join Selwood Housing?

At Selwood Housing, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. As a not-for-profit housing organisation, we own and manage over 7,000 homes across the Southwest - and we’re growing. With a bold ambition to build 1,700 new affordable homes by 2034, we’re investing in the future of local people and places.

Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Cycle to work schemeOngoing training and development
• A supportive team environment where your contribution really matters

Ready to get started?

Bring your craftsmanship to a team that values quality, professionalism and pride in the job. Apply today!

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access or equipment you may need throughout the interview process and during your employment with us.

We are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, which works for everyone.

The closing date of this advert is subject to change based on the volume of applications or the hiring timeline.