Novus Property Solutions
Specialist in property maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit and compliance services.
Domestic plumber for responsive repairs in social housing across Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire.
23 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
673 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planned Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance
Interiors
Decarbonisation Retrofit Services
Building Compliance
Healthcare
Building Refurbishment
New Build
Sector Specialisms
Social Housing
Health
Education
Commercial
Heritage
Local Authority
Hotel and Leisure
Role
Description
repairs
assessments
customer service
hot water
cold water
vent systems
- Responsive repairs call out on domestic properties- assessment of works required, identifying solutions and carrying out repairs.
- Always delivering an outstanding service to customers with the understanding that you are working in their homes.
- Maintenance and repair of vented and unvented hot water systems, cold water storage take maintenance and renewal
Requirements
plumbing
sanitaryware
drainage
dbs
driving licence
- Previous experience working as a dedicated domestic Plumber including but not limited replacing sanitaryware, toilets, baths, shower trays, basins, refurbishment of shower heads and taps. repairs off watermains supplies, soil stacks and drainage, ideally within social housing, tenanted properties.
- This role requires a DBS check.
- A Full UK Driving licence is essential.
Benefits
- Attractive salary & benefits to suit you
- Working from job tickets or a handheld device daily, you will be trusted to manage your own day and workload effectively.
- We also offer a; Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and more….
- Tools provided
- Paid Call out 1 in 6 Weeks
- 23 Days Hols & BH – option to buy or sell holidays
- Pension scheme
- Fleet Van/Fuel Card
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
- dbs check required
Company
Overview
Since 1897
Year Established
The company traces its origins back to 1897, rooted in a legacy of family business.
Hundreds of Millions GBP
Annual Revenue
The firm generates significant income through a diversified portfolio of refurbishment and retrofit projects.
100+ Years
Legacy Duration
Under one leadership lineage, the company has maintained a century-long legacy of service and growth.
- It blends local presence—with offices across the UK—with the delivery strength of large-scale property services.
- Its typical projects range from housing association refurbishments to healthcare, education and commercial site upgrades.
- Specialist areas include residential retrofits and education facility refurbishments, showcasing technical depth.
- Operating end-to-end, it covers compliance, maintenance, and build-back works under long-term frameworks.
- A standout: recent multimillion-pound regional office refurbishments.
Culture + Values
- Be Responsible: Protect the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone we come into contact with; contribute to activity that is honest, accurate and with best intentions; enhance the lives of individuals within the communities in which we work; ensure all activity promotes a positive and sustainable environment; take decisions in the long‑term interest of the business.
- Get it Right: Demonstrate a positive, can‑do attitude; manage expectations to ensure that commitments are fulfilled; deliver results to budget and on time; plan and communicate effectively; take pride in all that you do.
- Nurture: Recognise and manage individual and team performance; create an environment for our people to develop and maximise potential; create long‑term and sustainable relationships; inspire, empower and motivate individuals to make a difference; prepare individuals for future opportunities.
- Embrace Change: Challenge current thinking and express your views, but respect decisions; continually look for ways to improve; understand that change is necessary for success and embrace it; demonstrate a proactive, forward thinking approach; embrace opportunity.
- Work Together: Acknowledge the efforts and contributions of others; ensure everyone’s voice in your team is heard; seek opportunities to develop and promote cross‑team working; encourage team members to take action, make decisions and learn from their mistakes; reward and recognise those who make Novus great.
- Be Authentic: Act with respect and professionalism; understand the value of ownership and accountability; demonstrate a values‑driven approach; ensure your actions are sincere to earn the trust of others.
Environment + Sustainability
33% office energy use reduction
Reduced Office Energy Use
Achieved a 33% reduction in office energy consumption, exceeding the 30% target early.
95.3% landfill diversion rate
Increased Landfill Diversion
Ensured 95.3% of waste is diverted from landfills by increasing recycling and reuse efforts.
100% certified timber use
Sustainable Timber Practices
Transitioned to using 100% certified timber across all operations, ensuring responsible sourcing.
300,000 properties retrofitted
Sustain Retrofit Program
Aiming to retrofit 300,000 properties to achieve an EPC rating of C by 2030 through the 'Sustain' service.
- Reduced fleet emissions by 19%, targeting a 30% reduction in travel emissions by 2026.
- Reduced office paper usage by 60%.
- Tripled paint-can recycling, aiming to recycle over 80% of all paint cans purchased.
- Developed verifiable data collection arrangements to support an Environmental Improvement Plan.
Inclusion & Diversity
6 Meetings
WiN Network Events
The company held six company-wide meetings as part of the 'Women in Novus' network by September 2022 to promote inclusion and diversity.
- Hosted and supported multiple WiN events (e.g., March and September 2022) to raise awareness of women’s achievements and challenges at work.
- Committed to creating a workplace free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
- No published gender ratio data available.