Plumber

Plumber – Social Housing

Location: Epping Forest & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Van + Fuel Card Provided
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

Fortus Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber, working across social housing properties in Epping Forest and the surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out plumbing repairs, maintenance and installations within occupied and void properties, ensuring all works are completed to a high standard and in accordance with relevant health, safety and industry regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled plumber looking for a stable, permanent position with a company van and fuel card provided. 

This role will require to participate in in the out of hours rota which is 1 week in every 4 weeks which is paid £50 per call out. 

Key Responsibilities

Carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance within social housing properties.

Diagnose and repair plumbing faults efficiently and effectively.

Undertake planned and reactive maintenance works.

Repair and replace taps, toilets, sinks, baths, valves, pipework and associated plumbing components.

Carry out repairs to hot and cold-water systems.

Complete maintenance works in occupied and vacant properties.

Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

Maintain accurate records of completed works and materials used.

Liaise professionally with tenants, residents, supervisors and other contractors.

Ensure properties are left clean, safe and secure following completion of works.

Comply with company health and safety policies and relevant industry regulations.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience working as a plumber, ideally within social housing, housing maintenance, facilities management or a similar environment.

Strong knowledge of domestic plumbing systems and repairs.

Relevant plumbing qualifications or demonstrable trade experience.

Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with residents.

The ability to work independently and manage a daily workload effectively.

A full UK driving licence.

A good understanding of health and safety requirements.

Package & Benefits

Performance Related Pay Scheme

Meet or exceed your performance objectives and you'll earn up to 15% of your salary through our PRP scheme

Pension Scheme

7% pension contributions into your own pension policy with Aviva

25 Days paid holiday a year

Plus bank holidays, 3 additional days for our Annual Office Closure at Christmas, and the the option to purchase up to 5 additional days leave.

Life Insurance

We will cover you for 4 x your annual salary 

Hybrid Working

All of our office roles are hybrid, so you spend around 2 days per week in the office.  In trade roles, you start your day as soon as you leave the house

Our 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme

Support with mental health, legal and financial matters and provides counselling sessions and bereavement support

Wellness Hub

Provides you with workout videos, wellbeing webinars, hypnotherapy and meditation sessions

Discounts & Salary Sacrifice Schemes

You can access a range of discounts via Perkbox, and purchase Eco Cars via Tusker and Bikes via Halfords under our salary sacrifice schemes. 

Professional Development

You can apply for sponsorship for professional training and we will pay your Professional Subscription fees

Health Cash Back 

Claim back health related costs such as prescriptions, dental and much more. 

Flexible Working                                   

If this role is of interest please call me on (phone number removed) or email me with an up to date CV to
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed