Plumber (4 on 4 off)

In Cork; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing association in the North of England is seeking a Plumber to join their repairs team in Sheffield. The role involves performing a variety of plumbing repairs in both tenanted and vacant properties while ensuring quality workmanship and efficient organization. Candidates should hold relevant plumbing certification and a UK driving licence, along with proven customer service experience. Working hours include a unique 4 days on, 4 days off schedule, with a starting salary of £35,377 per annum. Rich benefits package offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Award-winning benefits

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual driving licence is mandatory.
• Relevant plumbing certification is required.
• Competent experience in plumbing and related building disciplines is essential.
• Proven customer service experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing repairs according to job tickets and specifications.
• Aim to complete repairs in one visit with high-quality workmanship.
• Organize work efficiently and communicate workload issues.
• Participate in a stand-by or call-out rota as needed.

Skills

Manual driving licence

Customer service experience

Plumbing certification

Experience in repair optimization

Education

City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent (NVQ Level 2)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plumber to join our repairs team in this new position. In this role, you will deliver a wide range of plumbing repairs for both tenanted and vacant properties, ensuring a customer service-oriented approach to repair and maintenance. Your service area will encompass the greater Sheffield region, which includes Penistone, Barnsley, Rotherham, and Sheffield.

Overview

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non‑profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an organisation we are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Work Hours

Please be aware that this role is working 4 days on, 4 days off – 12 hours per day (Monday to Friday) and 7.5 hours per day (Saturday and Sunday).

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing repairs in tenanted and vacant properties according to job tickets and specifications while adhering to regulations and best practices.
• Adopt a "Right First Time" approach, aiming to complete repairs in one visit with high‑quality workmanship.
• Organise work efficiently to minimise downtime, and communicate any workload issues for reallocation as needed.
• Be available for overtime and participate in a stand‑by or call‑out rota as arranged with management.
• Use initiative to diagnose and address repairs that may differ from the original job request, seeking approval for unexpected costs or extended timeframes.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship aligned with service specifications and safety procedures while collaborating with the team for efficiency.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual driving licence.
• Relevant plumbing certification: City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent (NVQ Level 2).
• Competent experience in all areas typically required of a qualified Plumber and related building disciplines.
• Proven experience in a customer‑service setting.
• Experience in optimising the number of repairs finished and ensuring multiple repairs are completed in a single visit.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £35,377 per annum.
• 4 days on, 4 days off schedule with a van share; 11-hour working days Monday‑Friday (8 am‑8 pm with 1-hour break) and 7.5-hour weekend days (9 am‑5 pm with 30-minute break).
• Annual leave equivalent to 27 days (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Other award‑winning benefits – please click on the link to explore the full range of the benefits (link omitted for brevity).

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay.

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