Our client, based in Southeast London, is currently recruiting for a Plumber on a 3-month temporary to permanent contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is £26 - £29 per hour via an umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent and have excellent customer service skills, resulting in high customer satisfaction

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carry out all necessary administrative work, including keeping accurate and timely records of all work from receiving jobs to completion
• Communicate and work with other trades, providing technical advice and input as required
• Self-manage and check own work as required
• Ensure all work is carried out in a proper and thorough manner, taking into consideration Health and Safety requirements
• Utilise extra skills to complete the majority of repairs on first visit
• Make sure tenants understand their own repair responsibilities, through good communication
• Identify repairs that should be recharged to tenants, and make records to ensure these are followed up by colleagues

Experience required:

• Appropriate knowledge of social housing and/or related industry
• Housing and/or Buildings knowledge

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
• Be fully competent in all aspects of plumbing
• Have a broad range of extra skills to ensure the most response repairs are completed on first visit
• Have good standard of education in numeracy and literacy
• Have good level of IT skills
• Have excellent customer service skills, resulting in high customer satisfaction
• Have effective communication skills, both spoken and written
• Be self-motivated, assertive and confident
• Be reliable and thorough

Rewards and Benefits:

• Overtime opportunities
• Permanent contract at the end

Working hours:

• 42.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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