Qualified Plumber

• Hourly Rate: £23.00 - £25.00
• Location: Bury
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (4-5 months)

Bury Council is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Plumber for a temporary full-time position lasting 4-5 months. This role involves carrying out a wide range of plumbing and multi-skilled tasks related to repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment of council homes, public buildings, and other properties managed by Bury Council.

• Perform all aspects of multi-skilled plumbing work including responsive and planned repairs, empty homes reinstatement, disrepair, damp, and capital investment projects.
• Undertake multi-skilled repairs as per the multi-skilling agreement and relevant qualifications.
• Operate and maintain all issued plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.
• Use IT systems (PDA’s or iPad) provided to update and maintain accurate documentation in real time.
• Re-use part-used materials and dispose of waste according to recycling and sorting requirements.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments of tenant-reported repairs, providing detailed information to planners for effective action and repair completion.
• Ensure that vehicles provided are parked, driven considerately, kept secure, alarmed, and clean.
• Additional skills in patch plastering, tiling, and minor joinery works are advantageous.

• Proven experience in plumbing and multi-skilled repairs, preferably within social housing.
• Ability to operate various IT systems for documentation and record-keeping.
• Competence in using power tools and maintaining equipment as per safety standards.
• Must be a driver with a clean license; a vehicle will be provided.
• Skills in patch plastering, tiling, and minor joinery works are highly desirable.