RQ1785654 – Multi Task Plumber

Job Details

Work Pattern: Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm

PAYE Pay Rate: £16.23 – £18.35 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To carry out property inspections, diagnose faults and undertake repairs, installations and maintenance across council-owned housing stock and associated buildings. The role requires a qualified tradesperson with additional skills across other trades to deliver a high-quality, efficient and customer-focused repairs service while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Typical Day Overview

  • Inspect properties and diagnose faults, determining the repairs required and estimating materials and completion times.

  • Carry out repairs, installations and maintenance using core trade skills and additional skills across other trades.

  • Make properties safe through temporary repairs where a full repair cannot be completed immediately.

  • Arrange appointments with tenants and explain the work required, expected duration and any disruption.

  • Coordinate with other trades and specialist contractors to ensure repairs are completed effectively.

  • Keep tenants and managers updated on progress and report any issues affecting completion.

  • Maintain tools, equipment, vehicle checks and stock levels to ensure materials are available.

  • Complete work records and administrative tasks using the technology and systems provided.

  • Follow health and safety procedures, including safe handling of materials and chemicals.

  • Participate in out-of-hours call-out rotas and respond to emergency repairs when required.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

  • Property Repairs & Maintenance: Complete repairs, installations and maintenance across residential properties and associated buildings.

  • Multi-Trade Skills: Undertake tasks across different trades beyond the candidate’s core trade where competent.

  • Property Inspections & Fault Diagnosis: Identify defects, assess repair requirements and determine appropriate solutions.

  • Health & Safety Compliance: Follow safe working practices, including COSHH, asbestos awareness, fire safety and working-at-height procedures.

  • Customer Service: Communicate professionally with tenants, respecting their homes, privacy and dignity.

  • Workload Management: Organise work independently, meet deadlines and use time and materials efficiently.

  • Trade Coordination: Work collaboratively with colleagues and specialist contractors.

  • Materials & Stock Management: Maintain supplies, source alternative materials where necessary and keep tools and equipment secure.

  • Emergency Repairs: Carry out temporary make-safe repairs and participate in out-of-hours call-outs as required.

  • Record Keeping & IT Skills: Maintain accurate work records and use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

  • Vehicle Safety: Drive a company vehicle safely and complete daily vehicle maintenance checks.

  • Continuous Professional Development: Keep trade skills, materials knowledge and regulatory awareness up to date.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

  • Trade Qualification: City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in a relevant trade.

  • Driving Licence: Full, clean and valid driving licence.

  • Multi-Trade Experience: Experience undertaking tasks across trades outside the candidate’s core trade.

  • Customer Service: Experience in a customer-facing role.

  • Communication: Good communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Health & Safety: Knowledge of safe working practices and relevant safety requirements.

  • Service Delivery: Commitment to providing a high-quality, value-for-money repairs service.

  • Time Management: Ability to meet deadlines and organise workloads effectively.

  • Teamwork & Initiative: Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Physical Fitness: Able to undertake lifting, walking and work in adverse weather conditions, with potential exposure to chemicals, odours, dirt and dust.

  • IT Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

  • Professional Development: Willingness to maintain and update trade skills and knowledge.