Plumber (Reactive Works) â 12-Month FTC
Plumber (Reactive Works) â 12-Month FTC
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Job Description
Due to continued growth and the recent acquisition of a significant number of properties Paradigm Housing Group is expanding its team. Were now looking for two experienced Plumbers to join our Reactive team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a newly created opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team delivering essential services to our customers across the South East.
About the Role
As a key member of our Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) youll carry out a wide range of plumbing and general maintenance tasks across our 17000 homes. Youll work independently using your multi-skilled expertise to deliver high quality repairs and maintenance with a strong focus on achieving first-time fixes.
Well equip you with everything you need to succeed:
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A fully stocked van with fuel card
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All necessary tools and equipment
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A tablet to manage your schedule and documentation
Key Responsibilities
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Plumbing & Maintenance: Carry out day-to-day plumbing and general maintenance tasks including drainage repairs (toilets/blockages etc) to a high standard ensuring timely and effective repairs.
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General Building Works: Undertake associated tasks such as re-tiling (boxing/bath panels) and making good after plumbing works.
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Fault-Finding: Diagnose and resolve plumbing issues efficiently aiming for a first-time fix wherever possible.
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Customer Service: Deliver a professional courteous service that reflects Paradigms values and commitment to customer care.
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Health & Safety: Follow all safety procedures complete risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.
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Documentation: Accurately complete all required paperwork and digital records in line with company procedures.
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Resource Management: Use materials efficiently maintain van stock and take care of company assets.
About You
Youre a qualified plumber with a broad skill set and a proactive customer focused approach. You take pride in your work communicate clearly and are committed to delivering excellent service every time.
Essential Requirements:
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City & Guilds (Part 1 & 2) NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience
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Apprentice trained or minimum 5 years experience in plumbing
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Strong knowledge of domestic plumbing repairs and fault-finding
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Experience with general building tasks such as tiling and decorating
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Full clean UK driving licence
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
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Experience working in social housing or with local authorities
Location & Travel:
Youll be based in High Wycombe or Chesham with travel across our property portfolio in Buckinghamshire Bedfordshire Hertfordshire Oxfordshire Cambridgeshire Berkshire and surrounding areas. Interviews will be held at either our Wooburn Green head office or Chesham office.
Hours:
- 08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 42.5 hours per week
Interested
For the full job description and person specification please see the attachment at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at .
We may close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are identified so dont delay your application.
About us
We are Paradigm Housing Group.
We manage more than 17000 homes across the South East.
We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.
As a charity the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents.
We are a Best Companies two-star accredited organisation in recognition of our high employee engagement and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We are clearly focused on the delivery of our five-year corporate plan with ambitious and challenging objectives including delivering one of the sectors largest digital transformation programmes improving our environment and sustainability targets and delivering more quality homes to people who need them.
Our benefits
- Holidays 25 days rising to 30 with length of service (30 days starting for senior roles) plus an extra three paid days off between Christmas and New Year and the opportunity to buy up to another five days.
- Pension scheme: a defined contribution scheme with employer contributions of 7.5% or 9.5% depending on the employees contribution rate.
- Car leasing scheme.
- Annual bonus potential.
- 1 paid professional subscription per year.
- Family friendly policies including generous paternity maternity shared parental and adoption leave sabbaticals and more.
- Health cash plan worth over 1800 per year. Includes dental optical prescriptions and flu jabs physiotherapy chiropractic therapy reflexology Sports massage and more.
- Hybrid working for many roles.
- Up to three paid Giving Back (volunteer) Days a year.
- Modern collaborative offices with free parking and charging points for electric vehicles.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Social events such as quiz nights Christmas Party Summer BBQ.
Our Vision
We provide excellent services to customers.
And build new homes to help more people.
We make sure our homes are safe and sustainable.
And strive to do more by making the most of our resources.
Working For Us
Our Values
Safer Together
Driving Improvement
Working As One
Acting Thoughtfully
Being Clear
Please note that customer facing roles may be subject to a DBS check.
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Employment Type
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