Plumber

Plumber / Multi

• Pay: £20.42 per hour PAYE OR £27.12 per hour self-employed (CIS)
• Location: RG & GU Postcodes
• Van, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, lone working device and all PPE provided.
• Own tools required
• Hours: Mon- Fri 8am to 5pm
• 3 to 4 months of temping with a potential of a permanent offer of employment afterwards

Reed Recruitment have exciting opportunities with a reputable social housing provider, for Plumber Multis, to cover the RG postcode and GU postcode areas

Working in a social housing environment, you will undertake Plumbing repairs, installations and maintenance work to provide high quality “right first time” cost effective building services to the business and its customers

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify and undertake plumbing and associated work as directed
• Carry out multi-skill activity (trade work not attached to your core skill) as required and within competency
• Receive, plan and complete job orders on time and to quality
• Use of information systems and information technology
• Undertake essential reinstatement work as necessary to ensure premises are left in a safe secure and weather tight condition
• Ensure that vehicle stocks are maintained and accounted for
• Take a proactive approach and reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their activities at work, including occupants, visitors, and members of the public
• Undertake visual inspection of all tools, equipment and where appropriate vehicles ensuring they work correctly, reporting any defects. Comply with formal periodic testing checks
• Follow agreed procedures when working in occupied properties to ensure resident safety and security
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues / clients / customers and work as part of a team

What you will need to succeed

The successful candidates will have:

• Experience of reactive repairs within a social housing/residential setting.
• Have the plumbing skills to install, maintain and repair plumbing installations.
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills

The following qualifications or equivalent qualifications are essential.

• Plumbing qualification at NVQ2 or equivalent
• A Full UK Clean Driving License
• Possess a recent DBS certificate or be willing to have a DBS conducted.