Plumber / Bathroom Fitter

• 37 hour working week
• This working area for this role covers the local Reading area only
• A company van and monthly tool allowance are part of this role, plus the opportunity for extra earnings for overtime / call out

Our team are looking for a skilled Plumber, to work as part of a busy team to complete a quality service to our housing stock.

About the role

The role will primarily be working within a team of operatives in our planned team, installing new kitchens, bathrooms and level access showers. This role will suit someone with experience of completing full installations of Kitchens and Bathrooms with the necessary skills in Carpentry/Plumbing/Tiling/ Vinyl floor laying and basic plastering.

• Work in void & occupied properties
• Strip out works
• Kitchen/ bathroom fitting to NHF schedule of rates
• The ability to think and make a decision quickly is essential
• PDA usage, paperwork (limited)
• Providing out of hours support on a rota based system. Additional remuneration will be incorporated for this. Volunteers are sought first and foremost but if there was a requirement then you would be expected to be available.
  
  

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively

Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential 

Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

About you

• The ideal candidate must be organized and able to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Be able to fit a bathroom in the time allowed which totals approx 42-45 bathrooms per year.
• You will be required to manage your own van stock and materials and therefore will need to work methodically and allow time within your day to order and collect materials/parts.
• Excellent communication skills in sometimes difficult circumstances
• Skilled, highly motivated and keen to work in a fast moving and constantly evolving public sector.
• Full valid manual driving licence
• Ideally minimum of a full trade apprenticeship or hold a City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification in plumbing as well as other basic skills and be able to demonstrate relevant experience within the construction industry. Tiling, carpentry and basic plumbing is a must, plastering and other trades are non-essential but preferred.
• Experience of workplace health and safety
• Asbestos awareness training would be advantageous
• Part P electrical qualification would be of benefit but not essential
• Experience of working within the Social Housing sector (ideally)
• Computer literate
  
  

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

 

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
• Local Geographical area
• Tool allowence
• Company van

 

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date: 1 December 2024

Interview Date: TBC

 

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.