Repairs Plumber
Job Description
Plumber
Location: Walton on Thames
Division: Responsive Maintenance
Contract Type: Social Housing
Join WPS 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 Walton on Thames. 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 WPS, 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?
Our commitments:
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [email protected]
Benefits
Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Generous holiday
- Enhanced family leave & policies
- Car salary sacrifice scheme
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