At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to tackle plumbing and multi-trade repairs in social housing.
- Company: Be part of a respected partnership with Cambridge Housing Society.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company van, fuel card, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ/City & Guilds in Plumbing or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Due to continued successful growth, we have a new permanent opportunity to join our Fortem Repairs and Maintenance team at Cambridge Housing Society as a Plumber Multi Skilled Trade. This role uses core Plumbing skills, basic Carpentry, and a range of other Multi trade skills which can include Tiling, Flooring, and Windows.
The Plumber Multi Trade will be responsible for most aspects of property maintenance and repairs to Social Housing Properties covering a patch across South Cambridgeshire, including Cambridge Central, Royston, Duxford, Haverhill, and surrounding areas, so travel is essential. Core hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm. A work van, fuel card, and tools are provided, along with a generous on-call rota.
The Customer: Cambridge Housing Society is one of our long-term partnerships. We are responsible for all repairs and maintenance of their social housing properties which cover the Cambridgeshire region. The head office is based in Central Cambridge, and the patch includes surrounding areas from Wisbech, Royston, and Haverhill. There are nearly 3,000 properties, mostly houses and flats, and we look after a range of work including Repairs, Voids, Cyclical Works, and Planned workstreams. We are currently rated as 4.5 on Glassdoor, and 93% of staff would recommend us to a friend!
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.
- Advising the supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required.
- Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
- Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems and electronic devices.
- Affording excellent customer service to client representatives and tenants.
- Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner.
- Complying with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times.
- Operating within the company's occupational road risk policies and procedures.
- Using a PDA smartphone 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.
- Able to change cylinders, carry out bath and WC installations.
- Full UK driving license (max 5 points) and no recent driving bans.
- Must be able to pass a basic DBS check.
Desirable but not essential:
- Social housing experience.
Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary.
- We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes, plus PPE and tools.
- Eligible for a bonus of up to 5% per annum.
- 25 days annual leave.
Plumber Multi trade in London 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.
