Plumber; Multi-Skilled

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Multi-Skilled Plumbing Repairs Technician – Deliver high-quality plumbing and multi-trade repairs across our homes –

Location:

Chesham, High Wycombe + travel

We’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 27,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do focuses on delivering excellent services and maximizing number of new affordable homes we build.

Newly created full-time, permanent opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Plumbing Repairs Technician to join our expanding Direct Labour Operation (DLO). This mobile role covers our property portfolio across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and surrounding counties.

You’ll carry out a variety of plumbing and general maintenance tasks to a high standard, aiming for first‑time fixes. Multi‑trade experience, including carpentry, kitchen, and bathroom fitting, is essential. You’ll represent Settle Paradigm professionally in residents’ homes, ensuring a respectful and courteous approach.

• Carry out plumbing and general maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Apply multi‑trade skills, including carpentry, kitchen and bathroom fitting.
• Aim for first‑time fixes and complete repairs within target response times.
• Represent Settle Paradigm professionally in residents’ homes.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and report concerns promptly.
• Manage van stock efficiently and minimise material waste.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Support apprentices and team members with guidance and mentoring.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota (optional).

• City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Carpentry or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a plumber with additional carpentry skills.
• Experience in kitchen and bathroom fitting, door hanging, and woodwork repairs.
• Full UK manual driving licence – if successful, you’ll receive a fully insured van plus fuel card for business usage.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Sound understanding of health and safety practices.

• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior staff.
• Familiarity with mobile job management systems.

• Confidence in delivering first‑time fixes and maintaining high standards.
• Passion for improving homes and resident experience.
• Experience working in social housing / local authority.

Annual salary: £39,968 + Excellent Benefits per annum.

25 days holiday (increasing with service), plus Christmas closure and buy options.

Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice.

Family‑friendly leave
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover).

Life cover and income protection
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Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging.

Additional benefits include 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders, Car leasing via salary sacrifice, Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships, 3 paid volunteering days, Peer‑recognition rewards platform, Paid professional subscription (one per year).

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, encouraging applications from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, LGBTQ+ community and underrepresented groups.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance if suitable arrangements are required.

Due to the nature of some roles involving vulnerable members, this post may be subject to basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, to be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 31st January 2026