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Use Your Skills to Keep Homes Safe, Functional and Well-Maintained Are you an experienced plumber with a broad range of trade skills and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service? Do you take pride in diagnosing problems, completing repairs right first time and making a real difference to residents every day? At Hillingdon Council, we're committed to putting our residents first. We're looking for a Multi Trade Plumber to join our Repairs Team, delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services across our housing stock.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled and supportive team where your expertise will help ensure residents live in safe, secure and well-maintained homes. As a Multi Trade Plumber, you will carry out a wide range of plumbing repairs, maintenance and associated trade work within occupied and void properties across the borough. You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, identifying the most effective repair solution and completing work to a high standard while ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.
Working independently and as part of a wider repairs service, you will play a key role in helping us deliver responsive and efficient maintenance services. You will: Diagnose plumbing faults and identify appropriate repair solutions. Carry out repairs and maintenance to a variety of plumbing systems and installations. Complete associated multi-trade works required to achieve a first-time fix. Install, repair and maintain items including hot water cylinders, immersion heaters, showers, pumps and controls.
Carry out drainage and blockage clearance work where required. Ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant standards and procedures. Liaise directly with residents to explain works and arrange any follow-on repairs. Work closely with supervisors, colleagues and other trades to ensure effective service delivery. Maintain accurate records using mobile technology and other systems provided.
Ensure vehicles, materials, tools and equipment are properly maintained and used safely. About You We're looking for a customer-focused individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and outstanding service. You will have: Proven experience working as a plumber within a repairs, maintenance or housing environment. Experience carrying out a range of plumbing repairs and associated multi-trade works.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. The ability to diagnose issues and identify effective, practical solutions. A commitment to completing repairs right first time. Good communication and customer service skills. The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload. Experience using handheld technology, PDAs or mobile working systems. A strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
A flexible and proactive approach to service delivery. Why Join Hillingdon? At Hillingdon, you'll be part of a service that directly impacts the lives of residents every day. We value skilled tradespeople who take pride in their work and share our commitment to delivering excellent services. In return, we offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment. Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Access to a wide range of employee benefits. Generous annual leave entitlement. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Opportunities to contribute to service improvements and best practice. Apply Today If you're an experienced Multi Trade Plumber who is passionate about delivering high-quality repairs and excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you. Join Hillingdon Council and help us continue putting residents first by maintaining safe, comfortable and well-maintained homes across the borough.
Benefits We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation.