Location: Woking & Surrounding Areas
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (plus Out-of-Hours Call-Out Rota)
The Role
We are seeking a professional and highly motivated Multi-Skilled Plumber to deliver essential responsive maintenance and void property works for Woking Borough Council.
In this role, you will be the key point of contact for residents, providing high-quality plumbing repairs and full bathroom installations. We are looking for a "Right First Time" specialist who takes pride in their workmanship and can handle the complexities of residential maintenance with a professional, customer-focused attitude.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Maintenance: Diagnose and rectify faults within core plumbing and secondary trade repair requests.
Bathroom Specialist: Execute all aspects of bathroom installations, including high-standard tiling.
Emergency Response: Respond swiftly to emergency situations, resolving them efficiently and safely.
Customer Journey: Keep tenants fully updated on progress and plans, remaining professional even when dealing with contentious issues or managing expectations.
Records & Compliance: Maintain accurate digital records of all works undertaken, including photographic evidence via a PDA/smartphone.
Safety & Tools: Apply all Health & Safety rules (RAMS/PPE) and ensure all tools, plant, and equipment are kept in safe, workable condition.
Emergency Rota: Participate in an out-of-hours (OOH) call-out rota to provide 24/7 support to the community.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Problem Solving: A diagnostic mindset with the ability to determine the most effective, long-term repair solution.
Communication: Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and digital.
Self-Management: Highly self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and program your daily workload efficiently.
Team Player: A willingness to share "lessons learned" and best practices with the wider trade team.
Building Regs: A solid understanding of residential Building Regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications: Minimum NVQ Level 2-3 in Plumbing (or equivalent).
Multi-Skilled: Must be competent in at least two other secondary trades (e.g., tiling, carpentry, or plastering).
Trade Experience: Over 3 years of trade experience, ideally within the residential repairs or social housing sector.
Installation Expertise: At least 3 years of experience specifically in full bathroom installations.
Compliance: A full current UK driving licence and a clean DBS check (required before commencement).
Desirable: Previous experience with laminate fitting.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with additional earning potential through the call-out rota.
Company vehicle and fuel card.
A stable, permanent role within the local community.
Full support from a dedicated supervisor and resource controller.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
...
