Plumber

Trade Plus Operative Plumber (Permanent) Hours: 40 hours per week + out of hours callout rota. Salary: £31,934.16 per annum (plus van, fuel card, uniform & tools provided). Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. The role will be out working across the stock of Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s core locations: Warrington and Cheshire. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional; we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day‑to‑day working environment and culture. The Opportunity Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career with a great company. We are looking for a driven, diligent, and friendly Trade Plus Operative, with a plumbing qualification who also has experience of cross‑trade working, to join our Property Team. We have over 6,500 properties, which are maintained using in‑house trade teams, and are therefore seeking an experienced tradesperson with a multi‑discipline background. The successful candidate will work full time, on a permanent basis, across our Property Services team. What Will You Do? As a Trade Operative at Weaver Vale Housing Trust, you will carry out a range of planned, cyclical, void and responsive repair works. It would be an advantage to be competent in all aspects of building maintenance with a recognised qualification in plumbing. You will be expected to work safely, following specific guidelines, assessing risk, and maintaining the completion of ongoing health and safety training. The role will see you carrying out a range of repairs and maintenance tasks inclusive of all aspects of plumbing, tiling, wet‑room installations work on tenanted and empty homes. This exciting role will provide opportunities to work within the full range of Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s stock, helping transform homes and services to improve the quality of life for our customers. The working week will consist of 40 hours, and these hours will be worked between 08:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Trust call‑out rota and work within a 30‑mile radius of Gadbrook Point, Northwich. Minimum Requirements For This Role Completed a recognised trade apprenticeship to City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification standard (recognised qualification in plumbing). Working in a domestic or commercial environment for building works. Ability to complete a variety of trades to a high standard including, but not limited to, plumbing, joinery, tiling. Able to reliably commute or relocate to work across the stock of Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s core locations: Warrington and Cheshire. Willingness to undertake further qualifications in areas such as health and safety and general management. Full clean UK driving licence. This role will require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check. In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm within your application if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements. Benefits Competitive salary. Generous annual leave entitlement – 25-31 days (entitlement increases 1 day each year, over the first 5 years with an additional day at 10 years’ service) holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (based on level of service) (part‑time pro‑rated). Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time) each year. 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit. Contribution to the cost of nursery or after‑school care to help with childcare costs. Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills. Day off for your birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours). One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice. Candidate Referral Scheme. An annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance or the option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan. ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years thereafter. 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling. Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement for the role. Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers. Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract. Cycle to work scheme. Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park. Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities. Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust. * Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria. HOW TO APPLY Closing date for applications: Friday 30/01/2026 (12:00 noon). Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered. In‑person interview date(s): Tuesday 10/02/2026 / Wednesday 11/02/2026. Please review the job information pack on our website (www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile. Send your application to careers@wvht.co.uk. Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment. Disclaimer We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role. We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted. We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications but, due to the number we receive, this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to all shortlisted applications within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven’t heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK, evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role). We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter. We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us. The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership. #J-18808-Ljbffr