Job Ref: 214671094

Date: 2021-09-16 07:55:27

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Operative Plumber (Responsive Repairs) 

Permanent

Aylesbury 

Salary: £34,662 per annum

Good range of company benefits

Full time – 38 hours per week

Are you self-motivated, passionate about helping people and keen to join a dynamic organisation? This may be the perfect position for you!

About Us

Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is a ‘not-for-profit’ Registered Provider of affordable housing for nearly 20,000 people living and working in Aylesbury and across Buckinghamshire and beyond. 

we own and are responsible for over 8,500 homes,

Our annual turnover of over £45 million,

We have more than 270 employees,

We aim to make a significant social and economic contribution within the communities where we work.

Our Future

We are a dynamic organisation seeking to provide over 1000 new homes by 2025 while also increasing flexibility with the way we work and reducing our environmental impact and improving our sustainability.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Plumber to join our responsive repairs team.

On the Job you will:

Work within the Trusts responsive repairs team to identify, diagnose and complete plumbing defects in our tenanted properties in the most cost effective and expedient way. To execute and complete all work in a professional manner and to a high standard. 

About You

We’re looking for someone who understands how to connect with people and is great at:

Experience in working in both occupied and unoccupied properties 

Completing repairs to a high standard

Focused on delivering a first time fix

The ability to supplement the core trade of a plumber with other skills such as carpentry/tiling

Someone who is looking to develop their skills and work within a fast paced team

If you’re open minded, confident, compassionate and want to learn more about responsive repairs then we’d love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Hold City & Guilds Part III /NVQ level 3 in Mechanical /plumbing Installation or other equivalent qualification.

Hold a valid Driving Licence.

Be able to use both documentation and IT systems for reporting and maintaining records.

Have an excellent awareness of current Health and Safety regulations backed up by evidence of relevant training, and the ability to work in a safe manner.

Have strong post qualification experience in Repair & Maintenance works both in occupied and unoccupied properties.

Good level of physical fitness, including the ability to lift, work at heights and in differing conditions.

Benefits include

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)

Discretionary performance related payment

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working

Health Cash Plan

Workplace Options Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

E&D Commitment

We’re inclusive with a strong set of values which express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in Aylesbury Vale’s diverse communities. We celebrate innovation and different points of view and want a team that is reflective of the communities we serve. Thus we welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability.  Enthusiasm, willingness to contribute and a real commitment to connect and bring us closer to our customers and communities is essential. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Closing date: Friday 1st October 2021 – Midday
Interview date: Week commencing 4th October 2021

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