Maintenance Plumber / Multi Trader – Van Provided in London - VNA Recruitment

Location: East London & Essex

Base: Bow, with travel across the area

Pay: £18.22 PAYE / £23.72 Umbrella per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Contract: Initial 12-week contract

Start Date: 31 August 2026

IR35: Inside IR35

Vehicle: Company van provided

Opportunity: Potential extension or permanent opportunity

VNA Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Plumber / Multi Trader to join a busy repairs and maintenance team within a large housing organisation operating across East London and Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson with a strong background in plumbing, reactive repairs and residential property maintenance who is looking for consistent full-time work.

You will be primarily responsible for carrying out plumbing repairs across occupied residential properties, alongside general multi-trade maintenance where required.

The role is based from Bow, with travel between properties across East London and Essex. A company van will be provided for work purposes.

There is also potential for the contract to be extended or for the position to become permanent.

As a Maintenance Plumber / Multi Trader, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out reactive plumbing repairs across residential properties
• Diagnosing plumbing faults and identifying appropriate repairs
• Completing day-to-day repairs and maintenance efficiently
• Repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures and fittings
• Carrying out general multi-trade maintenance where required
• Attending occupied residential properties across East London and Essex
• Working to achieve a high standard of first-time fix
• Managing appointments and completing jobs within agreed timescales
• Identifying additional maintenance issues during property visits
• Working independently across multiple locations
• Liaising with the wider repairs and maintenance team
• Keeping residents informed about works being carried out
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship
• Ensuring properties and work areas are left clean and tidy
• Following all relevant Health & Safety procedures
• Providing a professional, respectful and customer-focused service to residents

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Proven experience working as a Plumber
• Strong experience carrying out reactive repairs and maintenance
• Good plumbing fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience completing repairs within occupied properties
• Ability to carry out general multi-trade maintenance where required
• Strong practical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a mobile workload
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Pride in delivering high-quality workmanship
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced repairs environment
• A positive and team-focused attitude

The following would be particularly beneficial:

• Previous social housing experience
• Local authority or housing association repairs experience
• Residential property maintenance experience
• Experience working as a Multi Trader / Multi Trade Operative
• Experience completing repairs within occupied and void properties

A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

Applicants must also have:

• No more than 6 points on their driving licence
• At least 2 years' driving experience
• No serious motoring offences within the last 10 years

A driving licence check will be required before starting.

A company van is provided for the role.

• £18.22 PAYE / £23.72 Umbrella per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working
• Company van provided
• Consistent full-time hours
• Initial 12-week contract
• Potential contract extension
• Potential permanent opportunity
• Varied plumbing and property maintenance workload
• Work within a large housing organisation
• Mobile role covering East London and Essex
• August 2026 start

This opportunity would suit an experienced Maintenance Plumber, Plumber, Multi Trader, Multi Trade Operative, Social Housing Plumber or Repairs Plumber with a strong background in reactive property maintenance.

If you are an experienced Plumber with strong reactive repairs experience, a full UK driving licence and a professional approach to working in residents' homes, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

VNA Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.