Maintenance Operative - Plumber

The experience and the ability to carry out plumbing work including both installations and repairs.
Be qualified to NVQ or City & Guilds level or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a track record of carrying out plumbing installation or repair works.
Have the ability to solve problems and to make recommendations for repair and maintenance issues.
Be flexible and have the ability to carry out minor repairs requiring the skills of other trades, such as minor joinery and plastering works.
Have the ability to provide advice and guidance to clients/customers on maintenance and repair issues.
Have a full driving licence and be confident to drive vehicles in the HMT fleet. This includes vehicles up to long wheelbase transit size.
A working knowledge of digital work solutions including using online applications., Disability Confident
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At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways - from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Permanent - Full Time

Salary starting at - £31,722 - £34,295 per annum, includes 5% market supplement
Additional multi-skill bonus of £1,308 per annum paid monthly for qualifying staff
We have an opportunity for a plumber with proven track record to join our Planned Works team

The successful person will provide a variety of plumbing installations and repairs, working in customers' homes as well as vacant properties and our care facilities.

You will be Working for our Home Maintenance Team, who are a team of trade professionals.

You will maintain the high standards expected of this team and deliver excellent customer care at all times while working to tight deadlines. This is a role working in a fast-paced environment that is frequently subject to change.

We are a forward thinking, values driven housing association. This role is a mobile working role, using our maintenance depot in Ecclesfield, Sheffield as an operating base.

For our perfect candidate we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits., Salary - Starting at £31,722 for a 37-hour week - increases to £34,295 after successful completion of probationary period
Salary rises incrementally up to £34,295 over a five-year period
Working hours - 37 hours per week
27 days annual leave, Bank holidays including an additional 4 bank holiday days
Driving licence essential - Includes a company van and fuel card
Power tools and plant provided
Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme,
A discounts scheme that can be used with a variety of retailers
Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
Additional multi-skill bonus of £1,308 per annum, paid monthly for qualifying staff
Pension contribution- we match your contributions up to 5%
More about the role:

Reporting to an HMT Planned Works Supervisor the role will entail working alone or as part of a small team. You will be carrying out plumbing installations and repairs in the homes of our customers, and buildings owned or maintained by SYHA. In this role you will be working to achieve high standards of workmanship and excellent customer care at all times.

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