Wheatley Homes East

Job title: Qualified Multi- Skilled Operative (Plumber)

Salary: £35,219 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Wheatley Homes East, Bilston, Midlothian, EH20 9LZ

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as a Qualified Multi-Skilled Operative (Plumber).

Our Repairs team, based at our Bilston workshop, delivers repairs, maintenance and investment services for customers in Wheatley Homes East properties, as well as for people living in Wheatley’s other subsidiaries in the east of Scotland. 

About the role

We’re looking for Qualified Multi-Skilled Operatives (Plumber) to join our team at Wheatley Homes East.

The role involves carrying out repairs in our customers’ homes, providing our on-call service, and preparing void properties to re-let.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with a positive attitude, a willingness to embrace a vibrant and fast-paced working environment, whilst showing accountability for their workload from beginning to end. You should also be a great team player with strong problem-solving skills.

You must have a relevant trade qualification for plumbing and can multi-skill in other trades. Experience of working in social housing is desirable but not essential.

A clean driving license is essential, and the posts are subject to a basic disclosure check.

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
access to a contributory pension scheme;
excellent leave entitlements;
a work van, stocked with individual power tools
all PPE will be provided.
enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

For an application pack and detailed job profile, please select the s1jobs apply button.

Closing date: Thursday, 21st November 2024 at 1pm