Job type
TemporaryLocation
Sunderland - MobileWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
MaintenanceIndustry
ConstructionPay
DOE
Social Housing Plumber - Sunderland
Confidential Vacancy – Reactive Maintenance Plumber (Social Housing)
Location: Sunderland
Contract:
Temporary – up to 2 months (with potential extension)
Hours: Full-time
Rate: £20.79 per hour
Sector: Social Housing / Property Maintenance
Temporary – up to 2 months (with potential extension)
Hours: Full-time
Rate: £20.79 per hour
Sector: Social Housing / Property Maintenance
A well-established social housing provider is seeking a Reactive Maintenance Plumber to join its team on a temporary basis. This role is being advertised on a confidential basis due to operational requirements.
The Role
You will carry out responsive and planned plumbing maintenance across occupied social housing properties, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The role will suit a competent plumber with strong reactive maintenance experience and some water hygiene/legionella awareness.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering reactive plumbing repairs in occupied social housing properties.
- Working on hot and cold-water systems, pipework, fittings, and associated components.
- Carrying out installations, repairs, and replacements including:
- Taps, toilets, baths, and showers
- Valves, outlets, and pipework
- Minor plumbing renewals
- Supporting water hygiene and legionella control activities, including flushing, inspections, basic monitoring, and remedial tasks (training can be provided where required).
- Completing minor building works associated with plumbing repairs.
- Accurately recording work via handheld devices and job management systems.
- Delivering a professional, customer-focused service to tenants at all times.
Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in reactive maintenance within social housing or domestic settings
- Full UK driving licence (clean preferred)
- Basic DBS clearance – must be in place by start date
- Ability to work independently and manage a mobile workload
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and safe working practices
Desirable
- Experience or awareness of water hygiene / legionella processes
- Familiarity with HSG274 / ACOP L8 guidance
- Previous experience working in occupied properties
What’s on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £20.79
- Opportunity to work with a reputable housing organisation
- Potential for contract extension subject to performance and service need
- Immediate or short-notice start available
How to Apply
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Early applications are encouraged.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
