Workshop Recruitment are looking for conscientious, enthusiastic and hardworking Regional Plumber Multi operative with a can-do attitude and flexible approach. You will carry out a mobile role and carry out a wide variety of domestic and commercial plumbing repairs for local authorities (reactive and void works), education providers in occupied student accommodation, commercial buildings, lecture theatres, and offices and along with works in ancient monuments. The work will include fitting of various types of sanitary ware first and second fixing Pipework, various servicing of PPM and reactive first-time fix repairs. There will also be work on unvented systems. As well as being able to carry out minor carpentry, tiling and minor decorative works.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
- To ensure that the quality of work always meets the highest possible standards.
- Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
- Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
- Keep the customer/office up to date with progress and plans.
- Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever Possible. Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
- Maintain tools, plant and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.
- Using your PDA maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary, reporting any difficulties encountered to the Service Manager and /or Supervisor.
- Ask your Supervisor for assistance when required.
- Be willing to work out of hours to the requirements of the client and participate on the call out rota.
- Maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times and report any defects to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Be an inclusive part of the team
- Ensure your Van is clean and tidy with ease of access to tools, equipment and van stock at all times.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.
- Be comfortable in dealing with residents, tenants and representatives and remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining works to tenants.
- Always remain professional.
- Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces of work and deal with work, completely and in one go.
- Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them.
- Have a practical approach to health and safety.
- A problem solver and be able to work out what is a proportionate and necessary repair, learning from your previous experiences.
- Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
- NVQ level 2-3 in Plumbing or equivalent.
- Full current driving licence.
- An Enhanced DBS check and Security Clearance are required before commencing of role
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in Building Maintenance and Educational environment.
