Plumber

Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich, the role will be out working across the stock of Weaver Vale Housing Trust's core locations: Warrington and Cheshire Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture. The Opportunity Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to commence their career with a great company. We are looking for a driven, diligent, and friendly PLUMBER to join our Property Services team. What Will You Do? To carry out Responsive, Cyclical, Void and Planned Repairs and Maintenance Works including adaptations to various types of properties for Weaver Vale Housing Trust and its commercial subsidiary Weaver Horizons. This work will include carrying out reactive maintenance to customers home and void properties such as finding and repairing leaks internally and on external water mains, replacement of taps, showers, and WC parts, replacements of baths and sink units, repair and replacement of guttering and SVP, kitchen units including small areas of tiling. It may also include working as part of a team replacing full kitchens and bathrooms. The working week will consist of 40 hours, and these hours will be worked between the hours of 08:30 am and 5pm Monday to Friday. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Trust callout rota and work within a 30-mile radius of Gadbrook Point, Northwich.,

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• We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications but due to the number we receive this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to all shortlisted applications within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven't heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
• We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.
  
  Completed a recognised trade apprenticeship to City and Guilds, NVQ to a minimum of level 2 or equivalent qualification standard in plumbing.
• Willingness to undertake further qualifications in areas such as health and safety and general management.
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Working in domestic or commercial environment for building works
• Ability to complete basic roles in other trade skill sets
• Good knowledge of best working health and safety practices and legislation including CDM.
This role will require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check. In line with the Trust's Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.