Plumber
Howells Solutions Limited
Role: Plumber
Location: South Croydon and surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000 - £38,325 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card
Role Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber to join a well-established maintenance team, carrying out reactive and planned plumbing repairs within occupied social housing properties across South Croydon and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plumber who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. Working across a portfolio of domestic properties, you'll play an important role in ensuring residents' homes are safe, well-maintained and plumbing issues are resolved efficiently.
The role is field-based, covering South Croydon and nearby areas, so you'll need to be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day.
The Role
As a Plumber, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance works within occupied and void social housing properties. You'll work independently whilst being part of a supportive and established maintenance team.
Typical duties will include:
- Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults and leaks
- Repairing and replacing taps, valves, toilets, sinks and sanitaryware
- Carrying out repairs to baths, showers and associated fittings
- Unblocking sinks, toilets and waste pipes
- Repairing and replacing pipework where required
- Carrying out repairs to hot and cold-water systems
- Replacing faulty plumbing components and fittings
- Completing general maintenance and making-good works
- Carrying out minor multi-trade tasks where required
- Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and safely
- Maintaining excellent customer service when working in residents' homes
- Using a PDA or job management system to receive and update works completed
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is reliable, customer-focused and takes pride in the quality of their work.
You will have:
- Previous experience working as a Plumber within social housing, maintenance or repairs environments
- Strong knowledge of domestic plumbing systems
- Experience carrying out reactive repairs within occupied properties
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with residents
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proven experience working as a Plumber or Plumbing Multi-Trader
- Ability to travel across South Croydon and surrounding areas
- Comfortable using handheld devices or PDAs
- Eligible to work in the UK (proof required)
- DBS check (or willingness to undertake one if required)
Benefits
- £38,000 - £38,325 salary depending on experience
- Company van & fuel card
- Consistent, long-term work
- Supportive and established maintenance team
- Varied workload across residential properties
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Stable, permanent position with ongoing work
- Holiday entitlement and company benefits package
If you're an experienced Plumber looking for a long-term opportunity where your skills will make a real difference to residents' homes, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sommer on (phone number removed).
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.