Multi-Skilled Plumber

Location: Manchester
Salary: £42,000 - £44,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 4 weekdays, 11:30am - 8:00pm, plus Saturdays, 8:30am - 4:00pm

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator

This role is being supported through the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), a fully funded programme helping people access employment opportunities that contribute to a greener economy. The programme supports candidates into roles across sustainability, energy efficiency, retrofit, environmental services and green construction.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Plumber to join a housing repairs and maintenance team in Manchester.

This is a hands-on role for a qualified plumber who can carry out a broad range of plumbing repairs and associated maintenance work within residential properties. The successful candidate will need to be confident working independently, diagnosing faults and completing repairs to a high standard.

• Important to Know

  • Permanent position

  • Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum

  • Working 4 weekdays, 11:30am - 8:00pm

  • Saturdays, 8:30am - 4:00pm

  • Full UK driving licence required

  • May be required to drive a Transit van around Manchester city centre

  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification required

  • Candidates must have their own hand tools

  • Practical skills test forms part of the interview process

  Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out painting and decorating work within residential properties

  • Prepare surfaces, including filling, sanding and making good

  • Paint walls, ceilings, woodwork and other surfaces

  • Complete minor repairs and associated maintenance tasks within your skill set

  • Make good areas following repair and maintenance works

  • Identify additional defects and report further work where required

  • Work safely and professionally within occupied properties

  • Maintain clean and tidy working areas

  • Follow health and safety procedures and relevant risk assessments

  • Complete work to a high standard and within required timescales

  • Maintain accurate records of work completed

  • Provide a professional and customer-focused service to residents

  Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Painter & Decorator

  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Painting & Decorating or an equivalent recognised qualification

  • Strong practical painting and decorating skills

  • Experience working within residential properties

  • Competent in using relevant hand tools

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Good understanding of health and safety

  • Good communication and customer service skills

  • Reliable, organised and able to work independently

  • Willingness to carry out multi-skilled maintenance duties where competent

  Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience in housing repairs or social housing

  • Multi-skilled maintenance experience

  • Experience working in occupied properties

  • Additional trade or maintenance qualifications