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Plumber / Multi Trade OperativeSouthwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley, Croydon, Bromley

Salary: Up to £38,325 per annum

Temporary to Permanent Full-Time

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the South West, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales.

We are currently working in partnership with a leading social housing maintenance contractor to recruit an experienced Plumber / Multi Trade Operative to join their responsive repairs and maintenance team covering West London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor offering long-term career stability, ongoing training and development, and the opportunity to work within a busy responsive repairs team delivering essential maintenance services to residents.

The Role
Carrying out responsive plumbing repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties
Diagnosing and repairing leaks, hot and cold water systems, pipework and sanitaryware
Completing bathroom and kitchen plumbing installations and replacements
Undertaking multi-trade repairs including:
Wall and floor tiling
First and second fix carpentry
Patch plastering and making good
Painting and decorating
Diagnosing faults and delivering first-time fixes wherever possible
Completing job updates accurately using PDA/mobile working systems
Working closely with supervisors and planners to ensure repairs are completed within agreed service levels
Ensuring all work complies with current Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
Delivering excellent customer service while working within occupied properties
Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota when requiredRequirements
NVQ Level 3 Plumbing or City & Guilds equivalent
Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate
Experience working as a Plumber / Multi Trade Operative within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or domestic property maintenance
Competent in carrying out basic carpentry, tiling, plastering and decorating works
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience using PDA or mobile working devices
Good understanding of responsive repairs and reactive maintenance
Full UK Driving Licence
Own hand toolsBenefits
Salary up to £38,325 depending on experience
Company van and fuel card
Permanent position
23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Employee rewards and discount platform
Referral bonus scheme
Ongoing training and career development
Long-term career progression with a leading social housing maintenance contractorIdeal Candidate
Qualified Plumber with strong multi-trade experience
Previous experience working within occupied social housing properties
Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
Able to work independently and manage workloads efficiently
Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and first-class customer serviceTo apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ben Thomas at Build Recruitment.

We take the time to understand your career aspirations and background. Our team provides support, guidance and regular communication throughout the recruitment process. With our commitment to being your career partner, we will help you find suitable job opportunities, offer career advice and provide salary benchmarking