Multi-skilled plumber

Job Summary:

Full time (40 hours)

£36,250

Trowbridge and surrounding areas

Closing date: 13 April

Who we are

Selwood Housing Group is a not-for-profit housing association committed to providing affordable local homes for our customers. We have nearly 7,000 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North-East Somerset and employ over 300 staff from our offices in Trowbridge and Melksham.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Plumber to join our friendly team of operatives, maintaining and installing new bathrooms in properties our around the Trowbridge and Melksham area.

This is an interesting and varied role, going beyond just fitting sanitary ware. You’ll carry out plumbing and associated works to bathrooms, as well as carpentry works (bath panel and boxings), ceramic tiling, vinyl sheet flooring, and full decoration of bathroom, commissioning works and finals.

You’ll be provided with a company vehicle and will have the added benefit of Customer Service team managing and updating your jobs as you go, so you can focus on providing the best customer service possible. We also regularly hold Toolbox Talks and team training sessions to help you develop and acquire new skills.

Ideally we are looking for;

• Experience detecting faults in plumbing appliances and systems and correctly diagnosing their causes
• Confidence installing, repairing and maintaining domestic, commercial and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Broad experience in tiling, carpentry and vinyl sheet flooring
• Experience testing pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Minimum of NVQ level 2 plumbing
• Knowledge of industry best practice to an intermediate/advanced level and how to use this knowledge to ensure high standards and safe practices
• Desire to deliver work to a high standard, and a focus on customer satisfaction

What we offer

Our benefits include;

• 27 holiday plus bank holidays
• 2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas
• Mintago Benefits Platform - including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, financial advice, discounts, pension finder and free counselling services
• Buy/sell up to 1 week’s holiday
• Life assurance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive pension (you pay 4%, we pay 4% or choose to opt into our enhanced pension scheme, where you pay 4%, we pay 9%)
• Cycle to work scheme

If you’re looking for a stable and rewarding role, with autonomy, excellent support and career progression, this is the role for you.

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.

We’re keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone.

The closing date of this advert is subject to change based on the volume of applications or the hiring timeline.