Plumber

Location: North West London – Brent, Barnet & occasional Islington
Salary: £38,000 per annum – dependent on experience & qualifications
Company Van & Fuel Card Provided
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Unlimited Overtime & Call-Out Available
23 Days Holiday Bank Holidays
Immediate / Quick Start Available

Build Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber to join an established reactive maintenance team, carrying out repairs and maintenance across social housing and council properties throughout North West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Plumber looking for long-term job security, a permanent contract, company van, fuel card and plenty of overtime and call-out opportunities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance works within occupied properties, working directly in tenants' homes and delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

The main areas covered will include:

• Brent
• Barnet
• North West London
• Occasional Islington

The role offers a local patch, helping to keep travelling manageable while providing consistent work across the area.

You will be responsible for carrying out responsive repairs and day-to-day plumbing maintenance within occupied social housing and council properties.

The role will involve diagnosing plumbing faults, completing repairs efficiently and aiming for first-time fixes wherever possible.

• Carrying out all aspects of plumbing repairs and maintenance
• Diagnosing and repairing leaks, blockages and plumbing faults
• Repairing and replacing taps, valves, toilets, sinks, baths and showers
• Installing and repairing basins, toilets and bathroom fittings
• Carrying out repairs to hot and cold-water systems
• Repairing and replacing pipework and associated plumbing components
• Completing kitchen and bathroom plumbing repairs
• Carrying out repairs to central heating and associated plumbing systems where applicable
• Completing responsive repairs within occupied properties
• Diagnosing faults and identifying suitable repair solutions
• Carrying out first-time fixes wherever possible
• Completing jobs within required response times
• Working safely and efficiently within residents' homes
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy
• Providing excellent customer service to tenants and residents
• Updating job information and completing PDA records where required
• Working independently while maintaining communication with the wider team

Previous experience working within social housing, housing associations, council properties, local authority maintenance or domestic property repairs would be highly desirable.

You should be comfortable working in occupied homes and understand the importance of:

• Professional communication
• Respecting tenants' homes
• Good customer service
• Clean and tidy working practices
• Completing repairs correctly first time
• Working safely and efficiently

We're interested in speaking with experienced:

• Plumbers
• Plumber Multi Traders
• Plumber Multi Skilled
• Multi Skilled Plumbers
• Maintenance Plumbers
• Domestic Plumbers
• Responsive Repairs Plumbers
• Social Housing Plumbers
• Plumbers with strong multi-trade experience

You should have:

• Proven experience as a Plumber
• Strong domestic plumbing and repair skills
• Experience working in occupied properties
• Social housing / council / housing association experience preferred
• Good knowledge of reactive maintenance
• Ability to diagnose problems and work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A professional and reliable approach
• Full UK Driving Licence – essential
• Own tools – desirable

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant practical experience will also be considered.

PLUS:

• Company Van
• Fuel Card
• Unlimited Overtime Available
• Call-Out Opportunities
• 23 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Permanent Contract
• Long-Term Social Housing Work
• Local North West London Patch
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Consistent Workload

The unlimited overtime and call-out opportunities provide excellent potential to increase your annual earnings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plumber who wants to move into a secure permanent position with consistent work and a strong benefits package.

You'll be joining an established maintenance operation working across social housing properties in North West London, with the security of a permanent contract and the opportunity to earn additional money through overtime and call-outs.

If you're currently working as a Plumber, Plumber Multi, Multi Skilled Plumber, Domestic Plumber or Maintenance Plumber and have experience within social housing or domestic repairs, we'd like to hear from you.

Interested in the position?

Send your CV to:

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Or contact Tom directly for more information:

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