At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out plumbing repairs in social housing, ensuring homes are safe and well-maintained.
- Company: Join a supportive maintenance team in South Dartford with a focus on quality workmanship.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company van, fuel card, and opportunities for training.
- Other info: Stable, long-term position with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while enjoying a varied and rewarding workload.
- Qualifications: Experience in plumbing, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused approach.
We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber to join a well-established maintenance team, carrying out reactive and planned plumbing repairs within occupied social housing properties across South Dartford and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plumber who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. Working across a portfolio of domestic properties, you'll play an important role in ensuring residents' homes are safe, well-maintained and plumbing issues are resolved efficiently. The role is field-based, covering South Dartford and nearby areas, so you'll need to be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day.
As a Plumber, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance works within occupied and void social housing properties. You'll work independently whilst being part of a supportive and established maintenance team. Typical duties will include:
- Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults and leaks
- Repairing and replacing taps, valves, toilets, sinks and sanitaryware
- Carrying out repairs to baths, showers and associated fittings
- Unblocking sinks, toilets and waste pipes
- Repairing and replacing pipework where required
- Carrying out repairs to hot and cold-water systems
- Replacing faulty plumbing components and fittings
- Completing general maintenance and making-good works
- Carrying out minor multi-trade tasks where required
- Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and safely
- Maintaining excellent customer service when working in residents' homes
- Using a PDA or job management system to receive and update works completed
We're looking for someone who is reliable, customer-focused and takes pride in the quality of their work. You will have:
- Previous experience working as a Plumber within social housing, maintenance or repairs environments
- Strong knowledge of domestic plumbing systems
- Experience carrying out reactive repairs within occupied properties
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with residents
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proven experience working as a Plumber or Plumbing Multi-Trader
- Ability to travel across South Dartford and surrounding areas
- Comfortable using handheld devices or PDAs
- Eligible to work in the UK (proof required)
- DBS check (or willingness to undertake one if required)
Benefits:
- £38,000 - £38,325 salary depending on experience
- Company van & fuel card
- Consistent, long-term work
- Supportive and established maintenance team
- Varied workload across residential properties
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Stable, permanent position with ongoing work
- Holiday entitlement and company benefits package
If you're an experienced Plumber looking for a long-term opportunity where your skills will make a real difference to residents' homes, we'd love to hear from you.
Plumber in Kent employer: Howells Solutions Limited
Join a reputable maintenance team in South Dartford, where your skills as a Plumber will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary, a company van, and a supportive work culture, you'll enjoy a varied workload while making a meaningful impact on residents' homes. We prioritise employee growth through training opportunities and offer a stable, long-term position that ensures job security and satisfaction.
