Plumber - Essex

Job title: Plumber

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Salary: £35,000 _ van and fuel card

Job type: permanent

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced plumber to join our social housing maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in various plumbing tasks and have experience working within the social housing sector. This is a multi-skilled role where you'll be responsible for diagnosing and resolving plumbing issues efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting routine maintenance checks and repairs in social housing properties.
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems including pipes, fixtures, and fittings.
• Diagnosing plumbing issues and implementing solutions promptly.
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and complies with relevant regulations.
• Liaising with tenants and colleagues to schedule work and provide excellent customer service.
• Responding to emergency call-outs as required.
• Completing relevant paperwork and maintaining accurate records of work undertaken.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a plumber, preferably within social housing or a similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems and components.
• Relevant plumbing qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full driving license.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and DBS clearance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle provided
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance
• Employee assistance program

If you are interested please call Sommer on

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on .

Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.