Plumbing Operative — Flexible Hours & Home Repairs

Vico Homes Limited.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Birthday day off

Flexible working options

Personal development opportunities

Health and wellbeing package

Vico Homes Rewards – savings & salary/

Volunteering day

Cycle to work and discount platform

Job summary

Vico Homes is seeking a Plumbing Operative to carry out installation, maintenance and repair of water systems in domestic and commercial properties across Yorkshire and the wider region. You will work safely, deliver first-rate workmanship and excellent customer service.

The role is 37 hours per week (8am–4pm, Monday to Friday) with occasional flex between 8am and 8pm and some weekend work. A full UK driving licence is required, and NVQ Level 2 in plumbing is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in plumbing.
• Experience of carrying out plumbing installation, maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of water systems and associated domestic plumbing appliances.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• A positive, professional and customer-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship.
• Experience of working safely within occupied homes.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing installations, repairs, maintenance and commissioning work in domestic and commercial properties.
• Diagnose faults and identify effective solutions, aiming to achieve first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Respond to emergency and routine repair requests across the region.
• Complete work safely, efficiently and in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures.
• Manage materials, equipment and stock from a company vehicle.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work using handheld technology.
• Keep work areas clean, safe and tidy at all times.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent Vico Homes positively in customers' homes and communities

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Independent working

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in plumbing

Tools

Handheld technology

Job description

Vico Homes is seeking a Plumbing Operative to carry out installation, maintenance and repair of water systems in domestic and commercial properties across Yorkshire and the wider region. You will work safely, deliver first-rate workmanship and excellent customer service.

The role is 37 hours per week (8am–4pm, Monday to Friday) with occasional flex between 8am and 8pm and some weekend work. A full UK driving licence is required, and NVQ Level 2 in plumbing is essential.