Social Housing Plumber – Permanent, Van & Fuel Card

18 Recruitment Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Paid holiday entitlement

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced plumber to join a busy repairs and maintenance team within the social housing sector. You will perform reactive and planned piping repairs, installing taps, toilets, and fixtures to a high standard.

This permanent role includes a company van, fuel card, paid holidays, and opportunities to work across occupied and void properties with a supportive, safety‑conscious employer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plumber in repairs and maintenance.
• Experience working within social housing is highly desirable.
• Ability to carry out both reactive and planned plumbing works.
• Must possess own basic trade tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day plumbing repairs within social housing properties.
• Diagnose and repair leaks, burst pipes, and faulty pipework.
• Repair, replace, and install taps, toilets, basins, baths, and showers.
• Carry out bathroom refurbishment and upgrade works.
• Repair and replace hot and cold-water systems.
• Undertake waste pipe and drainage repairs.
• Trace and resolve plumbing faults efficiently.
• Complete minor tiling, patch plastering, and making-good works associated with plumbing repairs.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and company standards.

Skills

Plumbing repairs

Customer service

Social housing experience

Fault finding

Education

Plumbing qualifications

Tools

Basic trade tools

Job description

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced plumber to join a busy repairs and maintenance team within the social housing sector. You will perform reactive and planned piping repairs, installing taps, toilets, and fixtures to a high standard.

This permanent role includes a company van, fuel card, paid holidays, and opportunities to work across occupied and void properties with a supportive, safety‑conscious employer.