Plumber

We are working closely with a local authority in Bromsgrove District and Redditch to assist with the appointment of a Plumber, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £16.12- £20.63 per hour

Summary:

The Plumber is responsible for delivering a responsive, high-quality repairs and maintenance service across the Council's housing stock and other Council-owned properties. The role involves diagnosing plumbing faults, carrying out repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and "right first time." The postholder will provide excellent customer service, maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, and contribute to the effective maintenance of Council assets.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out plumbing repairs, installations, maintenance, and fault diagnosis across Council housing, void properties, communal areas, and other Council buildings.
• Complete work in accordance with current building regulations, water regulations, and health and safety legislation.
• Diagnose plumbing faults accurately and complete repairs efficiently to minimise repeat visits.
• Keep customers informed of repair progress, delays, and completion of work.
• Participate in emergency call-out, standby, or out-of-hours services where required.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or a recognised plumbing trade qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good understanding of current plumbing regulations, building regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.

Essentials:

• Minimum of 2 years' practical experience as a qualified plumber in repairs and maintenance.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing domestic plumbing systems.
• Experience carrying out reactive and planned maintenance in occupied properties.
• Experience complying with Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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