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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southampton. Are looking for a Plumber to join their organisation.

Job Role: Plumber
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: End of May 2026 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 4 positions available
Location: Southampton
Driving Licence Required: Yes
Vehicle Access Required: Van will be provided
DBS Required: Enhanced DBS required
Rate of Pay: £23 p/h umbrella

Short Brief/Requirement:
We are looking for a confident and self-motivated individual who has the ability to multi-task and can carry out small works in other trade disciplines, to undertake the role of Plumber within Southampton City Council’s Housing Operations Responsive Repairs team. 

Experience of property maintenance would be an advantage; it is essential for you to have a practical understanding of the construction / property maintenance industry. 

You will be liaising with residents, peers and colleagues on a daily basis so communication and customer focus will be essential to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake fault finding/diagnosis and/or problem solving on-site to determine the scope of works required with considerable demand for both speed and precision of the proposed remedial actions in accordance with policies.
• To produce a quality and quantity of work commensurate with that of an experienced and competent Plumber with the ability to adapt and undertake a range of tasks outside of the initial core trade, which will enable the task to be completed by a single visit wherever practicable.
• To undertake work with asbestos containing materials in accordance with information, instruction and training (asbestos works in line with The Control of Asbestos Regulations (HSE – Asbestos Essentials / SCC Asbestos Task Sheets))
• To mentor and impart practical information, instruction and training to apprentices, and/or trainees as appropriate and in accordance with locally agreed guidelines.

Job Requirements:

• To have served a recognised apprenticeship to a Level 2 - 3 qualification in Plumbing or equivalent with 3 years’ experience of working in the domestic, commercial construction & maintenance environment
• Ability to multi-task and carry out small working in other trade disciplines i.e. Painting and Decorating / Bricklaying / Carpentry / Plastering etc
• Current full UK driving license in order to drive vehicles throughout the City

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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