Multi-Skilled Plumber (Repairs)

Paradigm Housing Group

The Role

Overview

Perform plumbing, carpentry, kitchen/bathroom repairs in homes, ensuring first-time fixes.

Key Responsibilities

  • plumbing
  • carpentry
  • stock management
  • documentation
  • first-time fix
  • health & safety

Tasks

-Complete all required documentation accurately and on time -Manage van stock efficiently and minimise material waste -Represent SettleParadigm professionally in residents’ homes -Support apprentices and team members with guidance and mentoring -Apply multi-trade skills, including carpentry, kitchen and bathroom fitting -Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota (optional) -Aim for first-time fixes and complete repairs within target response times -Adhere to health and safety regulations and report concerns promptly -Carry out plumbing and general maintenance tasks to a high standard

Requirements

  • plumbing
  • carpentry
  • nvq level 2
  • driving licence
  • job management
  • health & safety

What You Bring

Multi-Skilled Plumbing Repairs Technician – Deliver high-quality plumbing and multi-trade repairs across our homes – Location: Chesham, High Wycombe + travel We’re excited to offer a newly created full-time, permanent opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Plumbing Repairs Technician to join our expanding Direct Labour Operation (DLO). This mobile role covers our property portfolio across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and surrounding counties. You’ll carry out a variety of plumbing and general maintenance tasks to a high standard, aiming for first-time fixes. Multi-trade experience, including carpentry, kitchen, and bathroom fitting, is essential. You’ll represent SettleParadigm professionally in residents’ homes, ensuring a respectful and courteous approach. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. -Sound understanding of health and safety practices -Experience mentoring apprentices or junior staff -Experience in kitchen and bathroom fitting, door hanging, and woodwork repairs -Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure -Full UK manual driving licence - if successful, you'll recive a fully insured van plus fuel card for business usage. -City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Carpentry or equivalent experience -Excellent communication and customer service skills -Proven experience as a plumber with additional carpentry skills -Confidence in delivering first-time fixes and maintaining high standards -Familiarity with mobile job management systems

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future. -Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) -Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover) -Peer-recognition rewards platform -Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice -Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships -3 paid volunteering days in the local communities -Life cover and income protection -Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave -Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging -Paid professional subscription (one per year) -annual salary: £39,968 + Excellent Benefits per annum -25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options -30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support

The Company

About Paradigm Housing Group

-Evolved from a small housing provider into a regional powerhouse, born in 1988. -Operates as a charitable Community Benefit Society, reinvesting all surplus into new homes and services. -Typical projects include affordable rental homes, shared-ownership developments, market-rent properties, and support accommodation. -Plans a merger/acquisition to expand its portfolio to nearly 30,000 homes. -Regulator-rated top tier for governance (G1) and financial viability (V1).

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Affordable Housing

Social Housing

Energy Efficiency

Sustainability

Security Clearance

-may be subject to a basic or enhanced criminal disclosure check when a conditional offer is made.