Job Title: Plumber / Multi-Trader – Temporary to Permanent

Location: Crawley • Horsham • Croydon • South London
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Sector: Social Housing / Property Maintenance
Pay Rate: £21.40 per hour
Start: ASAP

Overview

Build Recruitment is working closely with a respected and well-established Housing Association to recruit an experienced Plumber/Multi-Trader to join their reactive maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled tradesperson looking for long-term stability, a supportive employer, and consistent work within social housing.

You will be carrying out a variety of plumbing and multi-trade repairs within void and tenanted social housing properties across Crawley, Horsham, Croydon, and the surrounding South London areas. This temp-to-perm role offers genuine progression and job security.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installations in void and occupied social housing properties

• Diagnose and complete reactive repairs efficiently and to a high standard

• Work on disrepair cases, ensuring all work meets compliance and safety standards

• Undertake basic multi-trade tasks (e.g. carpentry, minor plastering, tiling, patch repairs) where required

• Deliver high-quality customer service to residents, ensuring clear communication and professionalism

• Maintain timely and accurate job records using handheld devices

• Adhere to all health & safety guidelines and property maintenance procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Plumber Multi-Trader within social housing or property maintenance

• Experience handling complex repairs or disrepair cases (desirable)

• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and deliver first-time fixes

• Full UK driving licence

• Strong communication and customer-facing skills

Benefits

• Company van fuel card provided

• Long-term stability with temp-to-perm opportunity

• Additional pay for out-of-hours rota (1 week in 8)

• Supportive team environment and ongoing work across multiple locations

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Plumber/Multi-Trader looking for secure, long-term work with a respected housing provider, we want to hear from you.

Apply online today or contact Tom Morgan at Build Recruitment for more information.

 Mobile: 07884094599
 Email: tom.morgan@buildrec.com