Plumber - Prudhoe,

Plumber - Prudhoe,

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

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More about your role

You will carry out plumbing work on domestic properties, both internally and externally, following specifications and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety guidelines. You'll handle general repairs, maintain high standards of customer service, and work with your supervisor and scheduler to meet deadlines, focusing on cost-efficiency and value for money. You'll complete all work to the highest quality, protect customers' belongings, and collaborate with team members and subcontractors to deliver excellent service. You'll support business KPIs, communicate professionally with customers and colleagues, complete necessary documentation, and supervise and train apprentices when appropriate. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas.

Essential Criteria

• Have a NVQ Level 2 qualification or City & Guilds or can display competencies & experience by way of 'time-served' (employment history review).
• Hold a valid driving license
• Due to the patch you are covering you will need to reside in the NE or DH postcode

More about you

You must be technically competent with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or have relevant experience. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work to strict deadlines and high-quality standards. You should be able to undertake multi-skilling tasks as required. A current driving licence is essential, and being IT literate or willing to learn software-based systems after training is preferred.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly Company Van with fuel card Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided PPE and Full uniform provided Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave Overtime as and when required Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% Training and development Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What`s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

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Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.