Multi-Skilled Plumbing Repairs Technician – Deliver high-quality plumbing and multi-trade repairs across our homes – Location: Chesham, High Wycombe + travel

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 27,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

About the Role/team

We’re excited to offer a newly created full-time, permanent opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Plumbing Repairs Technician to join our expanding Direct Labour Operation (DLO). This mobile role covers our property portfolio across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and surrounding counties.

You’ll carry out a variety of plumbing and general maintenance tasks to a high standard, aiming for first-time fixes. Multi-trade experience, including carpentry, kitchen, and bathroom fitting, is essential. You’ll represent SettleParadigm professionally in residents’ homes, ensuring a respectful and courteous approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out plumbing and general maintenance tasks to a high standard

• Apply multi-trade skills, including carpentry, kitchen and bathroom fitting

• Aim for first-time fixes and complete repairs within target response times

• Represent SettleParadigm professionally in residents’ homes

• Adhere to health and safety regulations and report concerns promptly

• Manage van stock efficiently and minimise material waste

• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time

• Support apprentices and team members with guidance and mentoring

• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota (optional)

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Carpentry or equivalent experience

• Proven experience as a plumber with additional carpentry skills

• Experience in kitchen and bathroom fitting, door hanging, and woodwork repairs

• Full UK manual driving licence - if successful, you'll recive a fully insured van plus fuel card for business usage.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure

• Sound understanding of health and safety practices

Nice to haves:

• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior staff

• Familiarity with mobile job management systems

For added brilliance:

• Confidence in delivering first-time fixes and maintaining high standards

• Passion for improving homes and resident experience

• Experience working in social housing / local authority. 

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £39,968 + Excellent Benefits per annum

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 31st January 2026