Multi-Skilled Plumber

Multi-Skilled Plumber

• Pay Rate: £23.00 - £25.00 per hour PAYE
• Location: Bury Council
• Job Type: Full-time, 6-month contract

Bury Council are looking for a skilled Multi-Skilled Plumber with experience in social housing to join our team for a six-month period. The role involves responsive repairs and maintenance across various council-managed properties, focusing on plumbing and multi-skilled repairs.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Undertake all plumbing repairs across buildings managed by or worked on by the council, as well as other directed properties.
• Perform multi-skilled repairs in accordance with qualifications and agreements.
• Handle drainage and ground works as necessary.
• Utilize IT systems (PDA’s or iPads) effectively to update and maintain accurate documentation in real time.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments of tenant-reported repairs, providing detailed information to planners for effective action and repair completion.
• Ensure that council vehicles are parked, driven considerately, kept secure, alarmed, and clean.
• Adhere to safe working methods, especially when working with scaffolding, and comply with the council’s Health and Safety Policies.
• Manage and replenish stock levels on vans, and ensure the maintenance and security of impress stock.
• Provide excellent customer service, maintaining the council’s Customer Care Policy.
• Manage own time effectively to ensure all appointments are met and communicate proactively with supervision if changes are necessary.
• Report any further works reported by customers in detail to ensure accurate work orders can be raised.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a plumber, specifically in social housing.
• Capable of undertaking a variety of maintenance tasks beyond plumbing.
• Proficient in using IT systems for documentation and reporting.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and the ability to perform risk assessments.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

To apply for this Multi-Skilled Plumber position, please send your cv to