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Job Description

Plumber (Disrepair)

Salford

Competitive salary

Permanent | Full Time

8:00am - 4:30pm (with flexibility)

Are you an experienced Plumber with a background in repairs, refurbishments, or disrepair works?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plumber (Disrepair) to join our team, carrying out a range of plumbing repairs, reinstatement works, and bathroom refurbishments within occupied domestic properties. You'll play a vital role in restoring homes affected by leaks, water damage, disrepair issues, and general property defects.

Please note, you may be required to work further afield as contract requirements dictate.

We Can Offer You

Work-Life Balance

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Health & Wellbeing

24/7 GP access

  • Mental health support
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Fitness programmes and resources
  • Training & Growth

Ongoing professional development

  • Career progression opportunities
  • Continuous training to support your development
  • Your Role as Our Plumber (Disrepair)
  • Carry out plumbing repairs and remedial works arising from disrepair claims
  • Repair burst pipes and resolve leaks from taps, toilets, showers, and pipework

Diagnose and rectify faults within domestic hot and cold-water systems

  • Install, repair, and replace baths, showers, toilets, sinks, hot and cold-water supplies, and waste systems
  • Complete plumbing reinstatement works following water damage, leaks, damp and mould remediation programmes
  • Undertake bathroom refurbishment and replacement works, including pipework alterations
  • Locate and repair hot and cold-water bursts
  • Clear blocked drains, wastes, and toilets
  • Trace, diagnose, and identify faults on domestic plumbing systems
  • Work alongside other trades to deliver end-to-end disrepair and refurbishment projects
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, with properties left clean and safe
  • Accurately record and update works using a PDA system
  • Report accidents, near-miss events, and potential hazards
  • Deliver excellent customer service, adapting to customers' needs and schedules
  • Work within Health & Safety, compliance, and company standards at all times
  • What We Need From You

Qualified Plumber

  • Minimum 5 years' plumbing experience
  • Strong knowledge of domestic plumbing and water systems
  • Experience working within occupied residential properties
  • Experience carrying out repairs, maintenance, reinstatement, and refurbishment works
  • Social housing experience is desirable but not essential
  • Basic tiling skills would be advantageous
  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing
  • Must have completed a recognised apprenticeship
  • Competent in all aspects of plumbing maintenance and repair
  • Experience carrying out bathroom replacements, pipework alterations, and wet room installations
  • Experience delivering plumbing works associated with disrepair, refurbishment, or planned works programmes would be highly advantageous
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues on site
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence is essential
  • Desirable

CSCS Card

Asbestos Awareness

Own trade tools

Experience working within social housing disrepair programmes

Knowledge of damp and mould remediation works

Why Liberty?

At Liberty, we're committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where you can thrive. You'll be joining a supportive and diverse team that values professional development, wellbeing, and delivering quality services to the communities we serve.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference to customers whose homes require repair and restoration.

Apply Today

Click Apply below to join Liberty as our Plumber (Disrepair). We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: ASAP (We may close early due to high demand)

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

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