Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location: West Midlands (Occupied Social Housing)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract: 2-3 months (sick cover) with potential extension and possible permanent role
Pay: Up to £25.50 per hour
Your new company
A West Midlands housing association is seeking an experienced Plumber Multi-Trade to carry out day-to-day reactive maintenance in occupied social housing properties. This is a short-term contract covering sickness, with the possibility of extension and long-term employment.
Your new role
- Responsive plumbing repairs in occupied homes
- Fixing leaks, pipework, taps, wastes, cylinders and sanitary ware
- Basic multi-trade tasks such as patch plastering, minor joinery and making good
- Working independently across local housing stock
What you'll need to succeed
- NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing
- Previous experience in social housing reactive maintenance
- Own van and tools preferred (option for van provision later)
- Strong plumbing skills with multi-trade capability
What you'll get in return
- Up to £25.50 per hour
- 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- 2-3 month contract with potential extension
- Possibility of becoming a full-time permanent employee
What you need to do now
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