Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative
1 day ago
Swindon Village
Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative Swindon & Surrounding Areas Up to £40,660 + Van, Fuel Card & Excellent Benefits I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to join a well-established and highly regarded property services contractor delivering repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services to housing providers and public sector organisations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business on a long-term social housing contract covering Swindon and the surrounding areas, where you'll play a key role in ensuring residents' homes remain safe, comfortable and well maintained. The Opportunity This role is ideally suited to a qualified plumber with strong multi-trade experience who enjoys a varied and customer-facing position. While plumbing will be your core trade, you'll also support a wide range of maintenance and repair works including carpentry, tiling, plastering and decorating. Working within occupied residential properties, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, first-time fixes and professional workmanship. Key Responsibilities • Carry out a variety of plumbing repairs and installations, including:, • Leak detection and repairs, • Hot and cold water system repairs, • Immersion heaters and tanks, • Bathroom and kitchen installations, • Complete multi-trade repairs including:, • Wall and floor tiling, • First and second fix carpentry, • Patch plastering and making good, • Painting and decorating, • Accurately update job progress and completion details using handheld technology/mobile working systems, • Work closely with supervisors, planners and operational teams to ensure efficient service delivery, • Complete risk assessments and adhere to health and safety procedures at all times, • Deliver excellent customer service when working within residents' homes, • Participate in emergency call-out and out-of-hours rotas when necessary Essential Requirements • NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent), • Valid Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate, • Previous experience across multiple trades, including tiling, carpentry, plastering and decorating, • Ability to safely isolate and test electrical components, • Full UK driving licence, • Own professional tool kit, • Experience within social housing repairs and maintenance, • Strong understanding of health and safety practices, • High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship What's on Offer? Salary up to £40,660, depending on experience Company van and fuel card 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Long-service recognition awards Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform offering discounts on retail, travel, entertainment and wellbeing services One paid volunteering day per year Ongoing training and development opportunities Clear pathways for career progression within a growing organisation Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor delivering essential maintenance services within the social housing sector. My client is committed to investing in its people, providing long-term job security, career development opportunities and a supportive working environment where quality and customer service are valued. If you're a qualified plumber with strong multi-trade experience looking for your next opportunity in the Swindon area, I'd be delighted to discuss the role with you. Fore more information contact Sam at Magenta International