Cities
Plumber (Multi Trade)
Company
Hays
Location
Birmingham
Via
via Hays
Job Description
Location: West Midlands (Occupied Social Housing)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract: 2–3 months (sick cover) with potential extension and possible permanent role
Pay: Up to £25.50 per hour
Your new company
A West Midlands housing association is seeking an experienced Plumber Multi‑Trade to carry out day‑to‑day reactive maintenance in occupied social housing properties. This is a short‑term contract covering sickness, with the possibility of extension and long‑term employment.
Your new role
• Responsive plumbing repairs in occupied homes
• Fixing leaks, pipework, taps, wastes, cylinders and sanitary ware
• Basic multi‑trade tasks such as patch plastering, minor joinery and making good
• Working independently across local housing stock
What you'll need to succeed
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing
• Previous experience in social housing reactive maintenance
• Own van and tools preferred (option for van provision later)
• Strong plumbing skills with multi‑trade capability
What you'll get in return
• Up to £25.50 per hour
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 2–3 month contract with potential extension
• Possibility of becoming a full‑time permanent employee
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
#4796516 - Alexander Frith
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract: 2–3 months (sick cover) with potential extension and possible permanent role
Pay: Up to £25.50 per hour
Your new company
A West Midlands housing association is seeking an experienced Plumber Multi‑Trade to carry out day‑to‑day reactive maintenance in occupied social housing properties. This is a short‑term contract covering sickness, with the possibility of extension and long‑term employment.
Your new role
• Responsive plumbing repairs in occupied homes
• Fixing leaks, pipework, taps, wastes, cylinders and sanitary ware
• Basic multi‑trade tasks such as patch plastering, minor joinery and making good
• Working independently across local housing stock
What you'll need to succeed
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing
• Previous experience in social housing reactive maintenance
• Own van and tools preferred (option for van provision later)
• Strong plumbing skills with multi‑trade capability
What you'll get in return
• Up to £25.50 per hour
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 2–3 month contract with potential extension
• Possibility of becoming a full‑time permanent employee
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
#4796516 - Alexander Frith
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