Plumber

Plumbing/Heating Engineer Role

The purpose of the proposed role will be to provide an outstanding service to our tenants ensuring the delivery of a high-quality maintenance service across all our schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain our responsive repairs service by carrying out a range of plumbing and heating repairs (oil only) to our properties
• Carry out void property works ensuring all work is undertaken within stipulated timeframes
• Carry out oil servicing as required
• Itemise the work to be carried out
• Carry out work to the high-quality standards that the Employer expects

Health & Safety:

• Adhere to all health & safety regulations and company policy at all times
• Report any accidents or issues regarding health & safety appropriately
• Ensure all Risk Assessments & safe systems of work are read, understood, signed and followed
• Observe & follow all manual handling practices

The successful candidate should:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 plumbing qualification and be OFTEC Registered
• Hold a Valid CSR Card or formal Health and Safety Training or willing to achieve this within first 2 months of employment
• Have 3 years post qualification experience in plumbing and heating industry
• Hold a Full UK Driving License
• Be capable of working on own initiative
• Have an ability to work methodically and with attention to detail
• Possess good communication and organisational skills
• Have a good timekeeping and attendance record
• Have the ability to work with a wide range of people
• Be a good team player
• Demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards assigned tasks
• Be reliable & committed
• Have ability to work to deadlines
• Have ability to take on new skills
• Have an ability to work from a PDA (personal digital assistant)
• Have a positive approach to continuous improvement processes and techniques
• Ensure van and keys (including those for properties) are kept securely and ensuring cleaning and care of the van, tools and equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and in clean, working order and reporting any faults to the Property Services Officer
• Be willing to assist external response maintenance contractors to carry out their work efficiently by giving access and guiding them to areas of work as required
• Availability to attend evening and weekend meetings