PLUMBER - Trade Plus Operative

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
We're keen to support one of our colleagues work more flexibly and have an exciting opportunity for someone to work in a plumbing role, 3 days per week. We're looking for someone to join our Property Service Team that is driven, diligent, and friendly and looking to develop their career with a great company.

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.

The working week will consists of 24 hours, and these hours will be worked between the hours of 08:30 am and 5pm. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Trust callout rota and work within a 30-mile radius of Gadbrook Point, Northwich.,

• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.


• We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.


• Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


• The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.


• Please note due to the high volume of applications we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the vacancy closing date, unfortunately we will not be pursuing your application 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 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.


• Competitive salary


• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25-31 days (entitlement increases 1 day each year, over the first 5 years with an additional day at 10 years' service) holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (based on level of service) (part time pro rata)


• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave (pro rata for part-time) each year


• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit.


• Contribution to the cost of nursery or afterschool care to help with childcare costs


• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.


• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)


• One day's paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice


• £250 Candidate Referral Scheme


• An annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance or the option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan


• 'Thank you' gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years' service, and every 5 years' thereafter.


• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling


• Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement

for the role.

• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers every 2 years


• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park


• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities


• Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.


• Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria