About this role
Wet Room Fitter (Multi-Skilled Plumber)
Location: Bury Council, Bradley Fold Road, Bolton, BL2 6RS
Pay Rate: £23.00 - £25.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Temporary Contract: Full Time | 5 - 6 Month Assignment
Bury Council is seeking an experienced Wet Room Fitter / Multi-Skilled Plumber to join its busy repairs and maintenance team on a full-time basis for the next 5 - 6 months.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled tradesperson with experience fitting wet rooms and carrying out plumbing, refurbishment and maintenance works within occupied and void properties. You will work across council homes and public buildings, delivering high-quality repairs, refurbishment and capital improvement projects throughout the borough.
Day-to-day of the role:
As a Wet Room Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of plumbing and wet room installations, alongside a range of multi-skilled repairs and maintenance duties. You will be expected to deliver excellent workmanship, maintain high health and safety standards and provide outstanding customer service to tenants and residents.
Remove existing bathrooms and alter plumbing systems as requiredInstall level-deck wet room trays to both timber and concrete floorsCarry out all associated plumbing worksPatch plastering and dot-and-dab wall repairsComplete minor joinery worksTile approximately 10sqm to a high standardFloor screeding and preparation worksUndertake responsive repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment projectsComplete empty homes reinstatement programmesSupport disrepair, damp and capital investment worksDiagnose reported repairs and provide accurate information to plannersEnsure repairs are completed efficiently and right first time wherever possibleMaintain high standards of customer care and professionalism Required Skills and Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in PlumbingProven experience fitting wet rooms and bathroom installationsExperience within social housing, repairs and maintenance environmentsAbility to undertake a range of multi-skilled worksFull UK Driving LicenceOwn vehicle requiredStrong problem-solving and diagnostic skillsGood communication and customer service abilitiesAbility to work independently and manage workloads effectivelyCommitment to health and safety best practiceGeneral plumbing repairs and installationsTiling and finishing worksPatch plasteringMinor carpentry and joinery repairsFloor preparation and screedingMaintenance and refurbishment works within occupied and void propertiesGeneral building repairs associated with wet room installationsAdhere to Bury Council's Health & Safety policies and proceduresFollow all risk assessments and safe working practicesWork safely at height where requiredSafely operate all plant, tools and equipment providedHandle materials and waste in accordance with recycling and environmental requirementsRemove construction waste responsiblyMaintain impressed stock levels and materials efficientlyUse PDA/iPad systems to accurately record work completed in real timeMaintain council assets, equipment and materials appropriately Benefits:
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