Plumber

We're hiring a qualified Plumber , offering a company van and consistent work within your Community. Places for People is one of the UK's largest housing providers and is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Best Workplaces. We are committed to creating inclusive Communities and improving Customers' lives. You'll be working locally, making a real difference to People's homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.What you'll getUse of a company van with fuel card35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell leaveOvertime opportunities availableCore working hours of 08:00-16:30 Monday-FridayTools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE providedPension with matched contributions up to 7%Permanent, secure employmentConsistent workload within your dedicated areaA bonus scheme for all Colleagues at up to 2%Death in Service benefitSick payA £1,000 joining bonus is available for this role. The bonus will be paid in two instalments: £500 upon joining Places for People and a further £500 upon successful completion of your probation period, subject to the terms of the scheme.What you'll be doingCarrying out 2nd fix plumbing work across domestic properties both internally and externallyCompleting general plumbing repairs while maintaining high quality standardsWorking to specifications and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirementsCollaborating with supervisors, schedulers, and wider teams to meet deadlinesRecording work activity and completing required documentationSupporting apprentices and contributing to team performance and KPIsWhat your day looks likeA structured schedule covering repairs and maintenance workTravelling between jobs in your company vanWorking independently or with a team of other tradespeopleEngaging directly with Customers in their homesCompleting work efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standardsWhere you'll workYou will be working across:Occupied homesEmpty (void) propertiesA range of domestic properties within your local areaEnvironments involving vulnerable CustomersEssential Criteria (you need to meet all of these to be shortlisted)NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in PlumbingExperience working as a Plumber, ideally within social housing or domestic propertiesFull UK driving licenceDue to the area this patch covers, you will need to be based within the WF postcodeNice to have (not essential)Experience working across multiple trades, so you can finish a job end to end i.e. boxing in, painting, patch plastering.Our hiring processWe're moving quickly and aim to interview as soon as possible for suitable candidates. If successful, when you join us you'll start an induction programme, which covers our systems, how we do things here and anything else you'll need to know.Important informationThis role will require a Basic DBS checkYou may be required to work across surrounding areasReady to apply?If you want to support customers in your local community, this could be the right role for you.If you're looking for a stable role with consistent work, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact locally, we'd welcome your application.What`s next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .?If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls?.Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.TPBN1_UKTJ