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More about your role
You will carry out plumbing work on domestic properties, both internally and externally, following specifications and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety guidelines. You'll handle general repairs, maintain high standards of customer service, and work with your supervisor and scheduler to meet deadlines, focusing on cost-efficiency and value for money. You'll complete all work to the highest quality, protect customers' belongings, and collaborate with team members and subcontractors to deliver excellent service. You'll support business KPIs, communicate professionally with customers and colleagues, complete necessary documentation, and supervise and train apprentices when appropriate. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check.
Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas.
Essential Criteria
- Have a NVQ Level 2 qualification or City & Guilds or can display competencies & experience by way of ‘time-served' (employment history review).
- Hold a valid driving license
- Due to the patch you are covering you will need to reside in the M postcode
More about you
You must be technically competent with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or have relevant experience. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work to strict deadlines and high-quality standards. You should be able to undertake multi-skilling tasks as required. A current driving licence is essential, and being IT literate or willing to learn software-based systems after training is preferred.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Company Van with fuel card
- Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided
- PPE and Full uniform provided
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
- Overtime as and when required
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
