Plumber
Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire (S71) Pay: £16.15 per hour PAYE Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Contract: 6 July 2026 – 25 September 2026
Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Plumber to join a busy repairs and maintenance team carrying out domestic plumbing work across council properties in Barnsley.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified plumber with experience in responsive maintenance, repairs and installations, who takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and excellent customer care.
### The Role
You will carry out a wide range of plumbing repairs, maintenance and installation work within occupied and void domestic properties, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
### Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all aspects of domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
- Install and repair hot and cold water systems, sanitary ware, showers and associated pipework.
- Renew and repair external gutters, rainwater pipes and soil stacks where required.
- Repair external water services and stop taps.
- Diagnose plumbing faults and complete repairs on first visit where possible.
- Work safely at height when required using appropriate equipment.
- Liaise professionally with tenants, colleagues and other trades.
- Maintain accurate electronic job records using handheld/mobile devices.
- Ensure van stock is maintained to support efficient service delivery.
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
### Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 2 Plumbing (minimum). NVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards achieving it. Proven experience carrying out domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance. Experience working with a variety of hot water systems, showers and sanitary ware. Knowledge of plumbing Health & Safety procedures. Experience working at height. Full UK driving licence. Good customer service and communication skills. Basic IT skills and experience using mobile technology to receive and complete jobs. Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.### Desirable
Plumbing apprenticeship. Multi-skilled maintenance experience. Experience working within social housing or local authority maintenance.If you're a reliable and customer-focused plumber looking for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Lynx Employment Services.
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