Plumber (Water Hygiene)

We're also playing our part in addressing the UK housing crisis locally, by building hundreds of new, modern and contemporary homes for rent in Sunderland - homes that meet the needs of local people. Not only do we provide vital housing - we support our tenants, residents and communities by investing in services that help people live their best possible life.
This includes helping people to work, victims of domestic abuse and anti-social behaviour, young people to live independently, as well as a wellbeing service that supports our elderly tenants and residents.

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We're a housing association that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We're a values-driven organisation, with a clear vision, a social purpose and a commitment to investing in people, place and property. We believe everyone has the right to live in a good quality home they can afford and invest millions of pounds every year in keeping our existing homes safe, secure, and compliant., Gentoo is a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We are investing in and expanding our Property Maintenance Team and have a new opportunity for a qualified Plumber to join our team. Your working week: We offer a standard 36 hour working week with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business and the possibility of overtime where required. Training and development opportunities are available to all Plumbers. We can also offer opportunities to progress within Gentoo. As a Plumber at Gentoo, you would carry out the following tasks across our housing stock in Sunderland, a full job description is available to view at www.gentoogroup.com/careers Undertaking planned/responsive legionella remedial and general plumbing works covering hot and cold-water

systems, pipework, and associated equipment. Cleaning and disinfection on both hot and cold-water systems including storage tanks, calorifiers, TMVs, showers, outlets, pipework, valves etc. Carry out water hygiene monitoring, inspection, and servicing in accordance with HSG274, ACoP L8, Water Regulations, and relevant British Standards. Carrying out flushing and analysis on closed water systems. The Group operate an Emergency Out of Hours Service, which you may be required to work on a rota basis as and when required. The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.
What we are looking for:
Our tenants are at the heart of what we do at Gentoo, therefore, providing excellent customer service is paramount in this role. You will need to be a people person with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of teams, colleagues, and customers within Gentoo to ensure we deliver excellent customer service every time. We are also looking for the following: A full clean UK Driving License. NVQ Level 2, or equivalent City and guilds craft certification in Plumbing. Unvented Hot Water qualification (G3). Experience of Plumbing/Water Safety policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of a variety of hot & cold water systems is essential. Some of our great benefits include: 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year. Early finish on a Friday. Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover. Access to
private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan. Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution. Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme. Enhanced family-friendly leave. Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes. Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary. Company van for work and commuting. Opportunities to work overtime. Potential to work out of hours with additional pay. Career opportunities.