Corporate Plumber

April 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Corporate Plumber

Corporate Plumber

Location: Llandrindod Wells, Powys

Business Area: Kier Places - Heart of Wales Property Services (HOWPS)

Contract: Permanent, full time


Be part of our exciting Joint Venture


Heart of Wales Property Services (HoWPS) is a 50:50 joint venture partnership between
Powys County Council and Kier, a leading property, residential, construction and services group. Our partnership began on 3 July 2017 and we are responsible for the repairs and maintenance work to council homes and public buildings across Powys. A consultancy service is also provided, which delivers Powys County Council's major capital investment programme, small works projects and a design and build service. Employing approximately 150 people locally we are headquartered in Llandrindod Wells and also have teams based in Newtown and Brecon.

Kier Places are recruiting today for a Plumber, where your role will be key to supporting the delivery of a Property Services solution on our Heart of Wales Property Services partnership.


Key Responsibilities

As a focused and reactive Plumber, you will be attending and completing reactive works within the contract KPIs. This will involve completing quoted works of Plumbing nature - including but not limited to - taps and shower valves, bathroom fixtures, shower trays, pumps and light mechanical works.

The main duties of this position will be reactive focused and to charge time out each day accordingly, but you will be asked to help with Planned Preventative Maintenance if needed.


What are we looking for?

We're on the lookout for those have a previous plumbing trade background with experience within the housing or property maintenance sector. You'll be able to diagnose faults, and ideally have a formal qualification, a CSCS card, and be asbestos awareness trained. Due to the nature of this role, you should also have a full UK driving licence.


What will you receive?

You can expect a competitive salary and a strong benefits package that includes:

  • Free Life Assurance

  • Access to our valuable pension scheme - Kier Retirement Savings Plan

  • Generous annual leave allowance

  • Options to participate in Cycle2Work and Payroll Giving schemes

  • Two employee Share Scheme options

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers

  • Plus, many more benefits geared to your wellbeing


Pre-employment checks

It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.


Make the journey. Leave a legacy.


Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.


Kier is an inclusive employer.


Closing Date: 24th May 2021

Please note, interviews make take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.