Plumber x2 (Empty Homes)

Incommunities Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Housing Pension Scheme with up‑

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training, development & qualifications

Wellbeing and benefits site access

Cycle to work scheme

Local gym membership discounts

Mental Health First Aiders available

Mindful Employer

Comprehensive DBS process

Job summary

Incommunities Ltd in Bradford is seeking an experienced plumber to deliver high-quality repairs across tenanted and void properties. You will be the on-site point of contact, assessing repair needs and ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently.

The role demands practical trade skills, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to communicate professionally with residents and colleagues. A DBS check is part of pre-employment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in plumbing or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with plumbing maintenance including gutters, pipe boxing and tiling.
• Ability to carry out tasks to a high level of skill in plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality repair, plumbing and maintenance services across tenanted and void properties.
• Act as first point of contact on site, assess needs and complete or escalate works.
• Operate safely, adhering to health and safety policies to protect residents and staff.
• Guide trainees and craft workers, promoting safe standards and best practices.
• Support service continuity by working flexibly across districts and maintaining records.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Punctuality

Professional conduct

Education

NVQ Level 2 in plumbing

Tools

Full set of tools

Job description

Join us in shaping better homes and stronger communities. We’re seeking an experienced Plumber to join our team, delivering a customer focused service across customers homes.

If you've recently applied and interviewed, you need not re-apply.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

Last year we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Deliver high-quality repair, plumbing and maintenance services across tenanted and void properties to maintain safe, functional homes and high customer satisfaction
• Act as the first point of contact on site, assessing repair needs, exercising trade judgement and ensuring works are completed or escalated appropriately
• Operate safely and compliantly at all times, adhering to Health and Safety legislation, statutory regulations and internal safety policies to protect residents, colleagues and the organisation
• Support service continuity and workforce capability by guiding trainees and craft workers, promoting strong working practices and safe standards
• Contribute to service efficiency and organisational growth by working flexibly across districts, supporting external contracts and maintaining accurate documentation and asset accountability

• NVQ Level 2 in plumbing or equivalent qualification.
• Must be experienced in the use of such tools, plant equipment and materials as are applicable in his/her specialism and the general activities of the construction industry.
• Have relevant experience in plumbing maintenance works including guttering, remove pipe boxing and tiling.
• Experience in site work, refurbishments, day to day maintenance work, soil, vent & underground drainage, lead flashings.
• Have a full set of tools.
• Ability to carry out the allocated tasks to the highest level of skill in the appropriate specialism.
• Honest, courteous, diligent, punctual.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in a professional and courteous manner.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and demonstrate a competence to drive a large vehicle (van)
• Right to work in the UK, visa sponsorship is not available.

A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

• Salary of £38,160 per year (37 hours per week)
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employers contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

We’re looking for great people to join us! AtIncommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know thatdiverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based inBradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we servevibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providingsafe, affordable homesandimproving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed tosupport you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be aMindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.