Plumber
£21 - £23 per hour
Long term contract
Working for a Maintenance Contractor
Based around South Birmingham (B29 5UP)
Long term temp | Social Housing Maintenance |
Will require own van and tools (Mileage paid)
You will be covering properties in the South Birmingham area
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber to join a busy social housing maintenance team working across properties in B29 5UP. This is a long-term temporary position carrying out a mixture of day-to-day repairs, planned works, and general maintenance within occupied properties.
This is a long-term fixed term contract position carrying out a mixture of day-to-day repairs, planned works, and general maintenance within occupied and void properties.
The ideal candidate will be a strong 2nd Fix Plumber and the ability to work independently, delivering high-quality repairs to a good standard.
Key Responsibilities
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Delivering all aspects of repairs across tenanted and void social housing properties
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Undertaking planned plumbing installations and remedials as part of a scheduled upgrade programmes
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Carry out reactive repairs in occupied social housing (e.g. leaks, blocked drains, faulty taps, toilets, showers).
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Perform maintenance and minor installations (pipework, sanitary ware, valves, cylinders).
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Diagnose faults quickly and provide effective solutions.
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Ensure all work meets housing standards and compliance regulations
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Working in occupied properties with consideration for residents and their homes
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Maintaining excellent customer service and representing the company to a high standard.
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Recording works via PDA system including labour and materials used
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Ensuring all work complies with health and safety protocols and is completed to time and quality KPIs
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a qualified plumber or time-served with strong plumbing skills.
Experience working within the social housing sector, particularly within maintenance or a repairs contract
Full UK driving licence – essential (company van and fuel card provided)
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent qualifications/time-served)
Competent using PDA systems and able to follow job instructions electronically
Strong customer service approach and tidy work ethic
Ability to work independently and manage own workload across dispersed sites
Knowledge of SOR codes and planned maintenance delivery standards (desirable)
Next step to apply for this Plumber role:
As a candidate ideally with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role, but following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail
ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment business for this vacancy
ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with: ✅ Housing Association ✅ Local Authority ✅ Direct Labour Organisation ✅ Maintenance Contractors ✅ Estates Department ✅ FM Contractors. Providing ✅Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives ✅Operational Management Staff ✅Customer and Delivery Support Professionals
Salary description
£21.00 - £23.00 per hour