Job Description The role
Due to continued successful growth, we have an excellent opportunity to join our Fortem team working with Amplius Social Housing group as a permanent Plumber Multi trade Working on the responsive repairs and maintenance team, which uses core Plumbing skills, basic Carpentry and a range of other Multi trade skills which can include, Tiling, Flooring, Windows.
This is covering a large patch of social housing properties which are based from St Neots to Peterborough and surrounding area so travel is essential
We provide a Company Van & Fuel card and PPE and Tools!+ Excellent benefits package with generous holiday entitlement + Generous ON CALL every 6-8 weeks rota
As a Plumber Multi Trade you will be ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision. n Our Services
Fortem's successful contract with Amplius Social Housing Association supports nearly 15,000 properties, This includes Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Complex Works and FRA workstreams with additional Planned Works and Preventative Maintenance as well.
Duties and Responsibilities
Completing Full Plumbing and basic Carpentry repairs work for all social housing properties as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner with specific turnaround deadlines.
Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices.
Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times.
Operating within the company's occupational road risk policies and procedures
Using a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work.
What you will need
Essential Criteria:
NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent in Plumbing/ OR Qualified by experience will be considered
Must be able to change Cylinders, carry out bath, Sink, Taps and WC installations independently
Full UK driving license (Max 5 points) and no recent driving bans
Must be able to pass basic DBS check
Desirable but not essential:
Social Housing experience
Unvented G3
Benefits
Competitive Annual Salary
We provide a company Van and Fuel card for work purposes + PPE and Tools provided
Eligible for bonus up to 5% per annum
25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off* (34 days total)
Pay review every year
26 weeks full pay maternity leave
8 weeks full pay paternity leave
Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System
Fortem Advance schemes available for career progression
24/7 access to GP appointment for you and your immediate family from Day 1
Private pension employer contribution 3-6% of your base salary into your pension pot
Life Insurance, dental care, private healthcare insurance and eye care vouchers Cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider shopping discounts & more
Who we are and why we are a great place to work
Fortem are Social Housing property experts. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams - Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters. \As such, we benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand - whilst as a standalone business within the Group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace. n We take pride in developing our employees and supporting them to achieve their potential. For us, a sustainable future is about ensuring we continue to develop our people for our future needs and recruiting the right talent.
Plumber - Property Maintenance in Ely employer: Fortem
Amplius Housing is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With competitive salaries, generous leave policies, and a commitment to career progression through extensive training opportunities, we ensure our team members thrive in their roles. Our focus on social housing means that your work directly contributes to improving the lives of residents across Northamptonshire, making every day meaningful and rewarding.
