🔧 Plumber - Bedfordshire

Location: Bedfordshire
Division: Responsive Maintenance
Contract Type: Social Housing

Join Wates as a Plumber and Make a Difference in Your Community

Are you a skilled Plumber looking for a role where your work genuinely impacts people's lives?

We're looking for a customer-focused and experienced Plumber to join our Responsive Maintenance team in Bedfordshire. Every day, you'll help keep residents' homes safe, comfortable, and well-maintained while delivering a first-class service that makes a real difference.

This is more than just a plumbing role. It's an opportunity to join a company that values its people, supports career development, and takes pride in the communities we serve.

🛠️ What You'll Be Doing

As part of our Responsive Maintenance team, you'll:

• Carry out plumbing repairs, maintenance, and renewals within occupied and void properties
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently and safely
• Undertake minor multi-trade works where appropriate
• Work closely with colleagues, subcontractors, and customers to resolve issues effectively
• Use handheld technology (PDA) to manage jobs, provide updates, and complete documentation
• Identify follow-on works and communicate requirements to supervisors and schedulers
• Deliver an excellent customer experience during every visit
• Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety regulations and company standards

👷 What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have proven experience as a Plumber within repairs, maintenance, or social housing
• Take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship
• Have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Are confident working independently and managing their own workload
• Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues
• Can work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Hold a full UK driving licence

🌟 Why Join WPS?

At Wates, we're committed to creating opportunities for our people to succeed. When you join us, you'll become part of a supportive team with access to:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression across one of the UK's leading construction and property services businesses
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a real difference within local communities
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment where your contribution is
• Interested?

Before applying, please inform your current line manager.

A member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.

Due to the nature of this position, a Standard DBS check will be required at offer stage. All applications will be considered fairly, and any disclosed convictions will be reviewed on an individual basis in line with our commitment to equal opportunities.

Apply today and help us keep homes safe, secure, and well maintained across Bedfordshire. 🏠🔧