At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality plumbing services and multi-skilled repairs across our housing portfolio.
- Company: Join Housing Plus Group, where we create homes people love.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives with your skills and expertise.
- Qualifications: City and Guilds qualification or equivalent experience in building trades required.
The predicted salary is between 43634 - 43634 £ per year.
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Job Reference: wrekinhousinggroup/TP/751/767
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
Working Hours: 36/40
Location: Castle Vale
Closing Date: 27/08/2026
Job Category: Region / Division: HPG - Homes Plus
Business Unit: Customer Experience
Salary Range: £37,151 to £43,634 per annum
Here at Housing Plus Group, our customers are at the centre of everything we do. Our company value of “We create places people are proud to call home” reinforces this into our day-to-day roles. We have a responsibility for role-modelling and embedding our core valued behaviours into our roles, whilst at the same time supporting the business to develop a positive, inclusive and engaging culture to support our core company behaviours:
- Own it – Make it happen
- Improve it – Move things forward
- Live it – Show understanding and compassion
The Role:
An Advanced Craft Plumber is responsible for delivering a high-quality, customer-focused responsive repairs service across the group’s housing portfolio, including both occupied and empty properties. The role undertakes a full range of plumbing works and carries out additional multi-skilled repairs in line with, but not limited to, the Advanced Craft Skills Matrix.
Working as part of a Regional Responsive Repairs and Maintenance team, the post holder supports the Group’s same-day repairs service and wider maintenance obligations. The role operates across a seven-day service and adopts a proactive ‘stay and do’ approach to maximise right first-time repairs, minimise repeat visits and disruption, and improve customer outcomes.
You will also be required to complete continuous professional development, to further support you and your role at the Group.
What do we mean by Advanced Craft?
As an Advanced Craft operative, you will be multi-skilled and able to carry out a range of repairs beyond your core trade. Using our Advanced Craft Skills Matrix, you may be asked to complete minor tasks such as basic plumbing, carpentry, plaster patching, tiling or decorating. This flexible approach allows us to resolve more repairs in a single visit, reduce follow-on work and deliver a quicker, more efficient service for our customers.
You would be required to hold a City and Guilds qualification in one of the building trades or equivalent time served in one of the building trades.
Experience post-apprenticeship experience particularly on maintenance of domestic properties.
You will be required to hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
You will be required to undertake a Basic DBS Check.
For further details about essential and desirable criteria please refer to the Job Pack attached.
What we can offer you:
Our competitive benefits package based on chosen contract package. For further information about annual leave, benefits and pensions, please refer to job pack/ FAQ’s document attached as options vary dependent on salary package.
*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time; any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
Advanced Craft Plumber in Birmingham employer: The Wrekin Housing Group Limited
At The Sandford Nursing Home in Church Stretton, Shropshire, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our team enjoys comprehensive training opportunities, generous annual leave, and a range of benefits including a contributory pension scheme and access to an Employee Healthcare Portal. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while growing your career in a nurturing atmosphere surrounded by the beautiful Shropshire hills.
Contact Details:
The Wrekin Housing Group Limited Recruitment Team
