Plumbing Repairs Technician (Reactive Works)
Salary: £41,327 plus excellent benefits
Location: Chesham and High Wycombe with travel across our property portfolio
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Included: Van & fuel card for business usage

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 30,000 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.

We are looking for a skilled Plumbing Repairs Technician to join our Direct Labour Organisation. If you take pride in your work, enjoy solving problems and want to make a real difference for residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

As a key member of our repairs team, you will carry out a wide range of plumbing and general maintenance tasks across our homes. You will work independently, using your multi skilled expertise to deliver high quality repairs with a strong focus on achieving a first time fix.

Your main area of work will be Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, although you may occasionally travel to surrounding areas.

We will equip you with everything you need to succeed, including:

• A fully stocked van with a fuel card

• All tools and equipment

• A tablet to manage your schedule and records

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out day to day plumbing repairs including drainage issues, blockages and general maintenance

• Complete associated tasks such as re tiling, fitting bath panels and making good

• Diagnose and resolve plumbing faults aiming for a first time fix

• Deliver excellent customer service in every home you visit

• Follow safety procedures and complete risk assessments

• Maintain accurate digital records using your tablet

• Use materials efficiently and look after company equipment

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• City and Guilds Part One and Two, NVQ Level Two or equivalent experience

• Strong knowledge of domestic plumbing repairs and fault finding

• Experience with general building tasks such as tiling or decorating

• Full clean UK manual driving licence

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to haves:

• Experience working in social housing or with local authorities

For added brilliance:

• A proactive, customer focused approach and pride in delivering excellent service

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: £41,327 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:

• 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)

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• 42.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

• Participation in out-of-hours rota, with potential to boost base salary.

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: 07/06/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.