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Job Title: Plumber
Team: Maintenance
Service:
Responsible to: Maintenance manager
Job Summary
To carry Out a range plumbing tasks that may be both routine and non-routine in nature, including, small maintenance tasks, in both occupied & empty homes.
We offer all our employees a great package of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary £33,657.94 which is bench marked against other employers
- Enrolment onour Aviva pension scheme (9.5% employer contribution)
- 30 days holiday (plus extra days off for Bank Holidays/Birthdays)
- Health care scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Continual professional development including management development.
- A dedicated health and wellbeing programme (access to a variety of support and free benefits)
- Time out of work to carry out volunteer opportunities
Main Responsibilities
- To carry out repairs by fault finding plumbing systems and appliances
- To keep accurate logs of work undertaken and materials used
- To install / repair / replace domestic plumbing systems and appliances, including but not limited to:
* Installing and maintaining sinks and basins
* Installing and maintaining showers, baths and wet rooms
* Installing and maintaining wc’s
* Design, install and maintaining pipework and waste pipework systems
* To replace and carry out repairs to hot and cold water systems, sanitary ware and drainage systems.
* To service and repair waste water systems such as shower waste pumps
- To inspect and identify works required and to arrange for information to be passed to the relevant line manager or Works Planner
- To undertake on site supervision of apprentices & volunteers.
- Undertake minor repairs works and general maintenance including multi skilled tasks as set out by the organisation
- To use modern systems, technology and devices to keep accurate data of work undertaken, materials used and time allocation.
- To identify from inspection, materials required to carry out repair or installation to the required standard
- To ensure the safe handling and storage of all plant and equipment, including regular checks for road worthiness on vehicles for which you are responsible.
- To undertake all work in accordance with Health and Safety policy statements and safe working practices
- The post holder will be expected to be aware of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children and report any concerns via Ongo’s Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Working off scaffolding, platforms, stilts as required to complete the required task
- Loading and unloading materials and components form vehicle
- Work in an agile manner to ensure best service for customer.
- Liaison with tenants with regard to their expectations.
- Carry out all required face to face training and regular E Learning updates
- Day to day repairs that are pre planned or emergency to the timescales agreed with customers.
- To find effective solutions to a range of repair issues in the course of carrying out the daily activities.
- In liaison with Maintenance Manager, identify the resource requirements in relation to workload
Skills, Competence, Experience Required
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification.
- Experience of property repairs and maintenance work
- Knowledge in the use and maintenance of plant and machinery relevant to the trade
- Experience in carrying out relevant installations, repairs and servicing in occupied and empty properties.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work practices
- Full Driving Licence
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to carry out dynamic risk assessments
- Understanding of COSHH regulations
- Customer Care orientated and dedicated to the provision of a high quality service
- Ability to have difficult conversations with customers
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled individuals, and others who may require workplace adjustments. If you require any support during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist
