Plumber Multi Trade – Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance

Location: Newham, London
Job Type: Full-Time, Permenant 
Salary: £34,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card

Our client, a leading contractor within the social housing sector, is currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber Multi Trade Operative to join their growing repairs and maintenance team.

This role is ideal for a qualified plumber with broad maintenance experience who can deliver high-quality repairs and excellent customer service within occupied and void social housing properties.

• Carrying out responsive repairs and planned maintenance works

• Working within occupied and void social housing properties

• Completing a variety of plumbing repairs and installations including:

  • Tap, toilet, and basin repairs

  • Shower repairs and replacements

  • Leak detection and rectification

  • Pipework repairs and alterations

  • Cylinder and water system maintenance

  • Waste and drainage repairs

• Undertaking additional multi-trade duties including:

  • Basic carpentry repairs

  • Patch plastering

  • Tiling repairs and replacements

  • Painting and decorating touch-ups

  • General property maintenance

• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently to a high standard

• Ensuring all works are completed within agreed service level agreements

• Delivering excellent customer service while working in tenants'' homes

• Accurately completing job sheets and updating works via PDA/tablet systems

• Following all health and safety procedures

• Proven experience as a Plumber Multi Trader within social housing, repairs, or maintenance

• Strong plumbing background with multi-trade repair experience

• Experience working within occupied properties

• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Own tools (preferred unless otherwise supplied)

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or equivalent qualification

• Experience using PDA systems for job management

• Previous social housing or local authority contractor experience

• Competitive salary of £34,000

• Company van and fuel card

• Ongoing work with established social housing contracts

• Opportunity for permanent employment

• Supportive team environment and long-term career progression

If you are an experienced Plumber Multi Trader looking for your next opportunity within the social housing sector, we would love to hear from you.