Plumber Responsive Repairs - Newbury, United Kingdom - Sovereign Housing Association

Sovereign Housing Association

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Newbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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£30,000 - £33,000 Salary plus a Welcome Bonus up to £1,000_

Sovereign are a leading housing association, driven by our social purpose where our residents are at the heart of everything we do - more homes, better places, excellent services.

Providing an efficient 'right first time' repairs and maintenance servicesto our properties is our key focus.

We're currently recruiting for an experienced
Plumber to join our Property Team in the Berkshire area.

As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.

You'll also benefit from
- £335 yearly Tool Allowance
- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice

Uniform & PPE
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
A van and fuel card for business travel

- iPhone and iPad

Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
Life cover 4 x annual salary

SmartTech

Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

What you'll be doing

As a
Plumber you'll complete
plumbing repairs and maintenance jobs to Sovereign's properties in line with work schedules within our Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demand.

Tasks to include:

Repairs to domestic plumbing installations
Installation of replacement sanitary ware and baths, shower trays and level decks and associated equipment
Installation of kitchen sinks
Installation of new pipe work (copper, speed fit, waste, rainwater)
Installation of new sundry items such as taps and ball valves
Repairs to sundry items
Installing and repairing water mains supplies, heating system pipe work and drainage stop taps
Installing and fixing domestic appliances like showers and washing machines
Vented and unvented cylinder heads (HWSS qualified or alternative)
Cold water storage tank maintenance and renewal

What you'll need

You should have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing OR have at least 5 years experience within this core trade.

You will have experience of working in occupied premises and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

The ability to use mobile technology such as iPad or PDA is essential. A current CSCS card is desirable.

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week, with
the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime when required.

Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van.