Plumber

Swindon 23 - 23 per hour Contract

Job Reference: CR/101464

General Builder role covering Swindon, paying £23 per hour + company van and fuel, with the opportunity to go permanent after 16 weeks on a salary of £36,000–£38,000.
This is a fast-paced reactive repairs role working across occupied social housing properties as part of a response team. You'll need to have strong general building experience, particularly in paving, fencing and carpentry, and be comfortable managing a busy workload while dealing professionally with residents.
I'd love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a General Builder, Builder or Multi-Trade Operative.

As a General Builder, you will be:

Completing reactive building repairs across occupied social housing properties.
Carrying out paving repairs and external groundworks.
Completing fencing repairs, replacements and installations.
Undertaking a variety of carpentry repairs and associated maintenance works.
Completing general building and multi-trade repairs as part of the response team.
Managing a fast-paced workload and responding to changing priorities.
Working professionally with tenants and minimising disruption.
Completing jobs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Keeping work areas clean and tidy.
Completing relevant job sheets and paperwork.

I'd love to speak to anyone who has:

Strong general building experience.
Previous experience working as a General Builder, particularly in paving, fencing and carpentry.
Social housing experience is preferred, although similar domestic maintenance experience will be considered.
Experience working in occupied properties.
A background in reactive repairs and maintenance.
The ability to work quickly and independently.
A professional and customer-focused approach.
A full UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer.
A DBS – if you don't currently have one, this can be arranged.
Availability to start quickly.

The role is offering:

£23 per hour
Company van + fuel
40 hours per week
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with 1-hour break
No standard overtime or call-out requirement
Temp-to-perm opportunity after 16 weeks
£36,000–£38,000 permanent salary
Long-term work across established housing association contracts

Location & travel
Based around Swindon, covering housing association properties across the surrounding area.

Interviews
Interviews are being held Wednesday via Microsoft Teams.

Interested? Please ring +44 7488 866705, or alternatively email joe.embrey@niyaapeople.co.uk. If you're an experienced General Builder looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

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