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Plumber

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8DF

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are seeking a skilled Plumber to join a leading housing association's Empty Homes Property Team in South Oxfordshire.
  • The role involves completing plumbing repairs, conducting installations, and managing maintenance tasks to ensure high standards and tenant satisfaction.
  • Candidates must have a minimum NVQ level 2 in Plumbing or at least 5 years of relevant experience in the trade.
  • The position offers a competitive annual salary, along with benefits such as a yearly tool allowance, flexible benefit pot, and a company van.
  • Additional perks include 25 days of holiday, a generous pension scheme, and life cover equivalent to four times the annual salary.
Plumber
  • Annual Salary: Competitive
  • Location: Mobile role around South Oxfordshire
  • Job Type: Full-time

Join our Client, a leading housing association that provides quality, affordable homes. We are seeking a skilled Plumber to join their Empty Homes Property Team. This role is vital in maintaining the high standards of their properties and ensuring tenant satisfaction.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Complete plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks within properties as part of the Empty Homes Team.
  • Conduct repairs to domestic plumbing installations.
  • Install replacement sanitary ware, baths, shower trays, level decks, and associated equipment.
  • Fit kitchen sinks and new pipework including copper, speed fit, waste, and rainwater systems.
  • Install new sundry items such as taps and ball valves and conduct repairs on them.
  • Manage installations and repairs of water mains supplies, heating system pipework, and drainage stop taps.
  • Install and fix domestic appliances like showers and washing machines.
  • Handle vented and unvented cylinder heads and maintain cold water storage tanks.
  • Occasionally perform basic carpentry, plastering, tiling, decorating, and other general maintenance tasks.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing, or at least 5 years of experience in this core trade.
  • Experience working in occupied premises with excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of best practices.
  • Proficiency in using mobile technology such as iPads or PDAs.
  • Current CSCS card is desirable.
  • Full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 year’s driving experience.
  • Ability to manage a company van for business use.
Benefits:
  • £335 yearly Tool Allowance.
  • £450 yearly flexible benefit pot.
  • Uniform & PPE provided.
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday.
  • Company van and fuel card for business travel.
  • iPhone and iPad for business use.
  • Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%.
  • Life cover 4 x annual salary.
  • SmartTech benefit - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

To apply for this Plumber position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.