Multiskilled Operative Plumber

Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm

Part time hours would be considered.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

JOIN US FOR A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE

Colchester Borough Homes is a fantastic place to work, delivering vital services and making a real difference to our tenants’ and leaseholders’ lives. We aim to be a trusted choice for local housing, property and community services. We are an ambitious organisation focused on delivering great value services that make a difference.

About the role:

We have an in-house team of tradespeople, in which an opportunity has come up for a Multiskilled Operative Plumber to join the team. You will be experienced in plumbing and will be able to conduct property related repairs and maintenance work in both tenanted and empty properties.

As you will spend a large amount of time on the road, we will provide you with a company van and fuel card. You will also be expected to go onto?an out of hours call out rota if required.

Benefits of working for CBH

In return, we are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits, which include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.8 % employer contribution. On the top salary of £28,597 this equates to an employer pension contribution of £5,948.17 annually.
• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement between 21 and 26 days a year pro rata, depending on grade and length of service. Plus bank holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.
• Generous Life cover and survivor pension.
• Enhanced policies aimed at supporting you through like’s stages and responsibilities with holiday purchase scheme, volunteer days, special leave, enhanced maternity and sickness entitlement.
• Personal and professional development opportunities for staff and value growth and development and payment of professional body membership.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing free independent support and confidential advice for personal issues including counselling services.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Provision of a smartphone and laptop.
• Discounted gym member - corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway.
• Free Flu Jab and eye tests.

About you

You will have a plumbing qualification and be able to conduct property related repair and maintenance work. We require an organised individual with a can do attitude to provide an excellent service to our customers.

You will be required to demonstrate a genuine commitment to customer service and will ensure that all health, safety and environmental guidelines are followed. You will also have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team and have good time management skills.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Equality & Diversity Commitment

Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer.? As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer.? We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.

How to apply:

Step 1?- Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person Specification

Step 2?- Click 'Apply online’ below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification

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