Plumber

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Reference:
AUG

Expiry date: :00:00.000

Location:

Leyland

Benefits:
Buy or sell leave. Flexi working. Pension Scheme. Professional Development. Occupational Sick Pay + Many more benefits

At Progress Housing Group, your work supports communities and changes lives.

We make sure every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference - where you work with purpose, your growth is supported, and you are proud to belong.

From inclusive recruitment practices to tailored support at work, we create an environment where everyone can succeed.

• As a Plumber in our Property Services team, you will carry out a wide range of plumbing repairs, void reinstatement, planned maintenance and installation work across our homes and properties.
• You will complete work safely, efficiently and to a high standard, making sure repairs are delivered with care, quality and respect for our customers and their homes.
• You will manage materials responsibly, follow agreed stock and stores procedures, and work in line with relevant health and safety requirements, building regulations, codes of practice and risk assessments.
• You will communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, keep appointments, respond promptly within agreed timescales and take part in the out of hours operative rota for genuine emergency repairs.

• Recognised trade qualification, such as NVQ, SVQ or City & Guilds in Plumbing.
• Experience of carrying out all types of plumbing work for internal and external customers.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work.
• Experience of dealing with people in a customer service environment.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Able to work on your own initiative, stay self-motivated and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Hard working, with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to the role.
• Able to present a positive image of Progress Housing Group and remain polite and courteous at all times.
• Aware of your own development needs and committed to working towards them.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to participate in the out of hours duty rota within Property Services.
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
• Recognised water authority qualification to work on potable water.
• Experience of working for a social housing landlord.

Competitive pay, flexible leave options and benefits that help you thrive - personally and professionally.

• Competitive salary with occupational sick pay
• Access to a great pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7.5%
• Salary sacrifice greencar lease scheme
• Offers, discounts and reloadable payment cards from entertainment, sports, retail and dining partners

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays r ising to 31 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days and a paid day off for your birthday.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Progression opportunities and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash
• Colleague Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging networks, wellbeing champions and People Forum

More than three decades on, our commitment to helping people find the right place to live remains at the heart of what we do.

People trust us to create a place for them to call home and to provide outstanding support services and opportunities to help them to live their best lives.

Whether it is an affordable home, supported housing, technology-enabled care solutions, or services supporting those in crisis, we make a meaningful difference to thousands of people, every day.

We are ambitious and we are looking for people who are motivated, dynamic, and committed to delivering the highest standards for our tenants and customers.

Our sector plays a crucial role in contributing to a fairer, and more equitable society. Working here offers a genuine opportunity to…