Plumber

Plumber

(Social Housing Association)

Basic Salary up to £35,438 p.a - plus callout & overtime, van, fuel card, tool allowance, PDA, company uniform

Location Wantage, Oxfordshire

Reed Recruitment are recruiting for experienced plumbers for a reputable housing association for the Wantage area.

What you'll be doing

As a Plumber you'll complete plumbing repairs and maintenance jobs to housing association properties in line with work schedules within their Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demand.

Tasks to include:

• Repairs to domestic plumbing installations
• Installation of replacement sanitary ware and baths, shower trays and level decks and associated equipment
• Installation of kitchen sinks
• Installation of new pipe work (copper, speed fit, waste, rainwater)
• Installation of new sundry items such as taps and ball valves
• Repairs to sundry items
• Installing and repairing water mains supplies, heating system pipe work and drainage stop taps
• Installing and fixing domestic appliances like showers and washing machines
• Vented and unvented cylinder heads (HWSS qualified or alternative)
• Cold water storage tank maintenance and renewal

What you'll need

You should have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing OR have at least 5 years' experience within this core trade. You will have experience of working in occupied premises and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team

The ability to use mobile technology such as iPad or PDA is essential. A current CSCS card is desirable.

This is a full-time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!

Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check; essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.

You'll also benefit from

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
• Life cover 4 x annual salary
• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.