Unvented Plumber

Job Title: Unvented Plumber
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Category: Property Services
Location: Colchester & Ipswich
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary: 46,000.00 - 48,000.00 per annum

We are currently looking for a skilled and reliable Unvented Plumber to join a well-established local contractor's responsive repairs team. This role involves working across social housing properties in the Ipswich and Colchester areas, delivering a wide range of plumbing and maintenance tasks to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

• Installing, servicing, and maintaining unvented hot water cylinder systems in domestic social housing properties.

• Carrying out plumbing repairs and replacements, including pipework, valves, taps, and sanitary fittings.
• Installing, commissioning, and testing kitchen and bathroom plumbing systems in both void and occupied homes.
• Diagnosing and resolving leaks, faults, pressure issues, and performance problems within domestic water systems.
• Conducting system pressure testing and ensuring all works comply with current safety regulations, manufacturer requirements, and performance standards.
• Communicating professionally with tenants, providing clear information and minimising disruption during works.
• Accurately completing job reports, risk assessments, and statutory compliance documentation using a PDA or mobile device.
• Participating in the out-of-hours (OOH) standby rota when required.

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
• UTR number required for payment (self-employed subcontractor status)
• City & Guilds or Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies
• G3 Unvented Hot Water Certificate
• Asbestos Awareness, UKATA or IATP
• Basic DBS Check

Benefits:

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform provided as part of the role package.
• Paid 10 hour workday, including travel time.
• Overtime opportunities available, including evenings and weekends (paid at time and a half).

If you've worked in the social housing sector and meet the listed criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

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