Plumber

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plumber to join our repairs team in this new position. In this role, you will deliver a wide range of plumbing repairs for both tenanted and vacant properties, ensuring a customer service-oriented approach to repair and maintenance. You will cover the Calderdale area.

Together Housing Group is one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes. We are a non‑profit organisation and invest all profits back into our residents and communities. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming applicants from all nine protected characteristics, and we are a Disability Confident employer.

Outline of key responsibilities for the Plumber:

• Perform plumbing repairs in tenanted and vacant properties according to job tickets and specifications while adhering to regulations and best practices.
• Adopt a "Right First Time" approach, aiming to complete repairs in one visit with high-quality workmanship.
• Organise work efficiently to minimise downtime, and communicate any workload issues for reallocation as needed.
• Be available for overtime and participate in a stand‑by or call‑out rota as arranged with management.
• Use initiative to diagnose and address repairs that may differ from the original job request, seeking approval for unexpected costs or extended time frames.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship aligned with service specifications and safety procedures while collaborating with the team for efficient use of time, materials and resources.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Relevant plumbing certification:
  City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent (NVQ Level
  2).
• Competent experience in all areas typically required of a qualified Plumber and related building disciplines.
• Proven experience in a customer service setting.
• Experience in optimise rising the number of repairs finished and ensuring multiple repairs are completed in a single visit.

• Starting salary of £32,300 per annum.
• Additional earning from the call‑out rota opt‑in.
• Personal use of the company van.
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over five years of service) + bank holidays.
• You will work a total of 37 hours per week, scheduled between 08:00 and 19:30 across any five days from Monday to Saturday. A typical working week may be Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:30. Please note that this is subject to change.
• You will be required to be on the call‑out rota starting April 2026.
• Attractive pension scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• To explore the full range of our award‑winning benefits, please click on the link and review all we have to offer – Employee Benefits Link.

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay! Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.