Plumber
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34,302 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Braintree, CM77 8FG |
| Company: | Eastlight Community Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Eastlight-187 |
Summary
Plumber
The Role
Eastlight Community Homes has an exciting new Permanent Plumber opening within our Responsive Works team!
As a Plumber for Eastlight, your work will focus on tasks such as major and minor plumbing installations and associated work such as wall tiling, plastering repair works, tank stands, bath panels and frames, floorboard repairs, boxing in pipe work, shelving, sealants, etc.
You’ll also ensure that residents’ homes are safe, well-maintained, and continuously improved, while promoting a positive company image through high-quality workmanship, effective time management, and a customer-focused approach.
In your day-to-day work, you will operate safely, professionally, and courteously, fully complying with Health & Safety legislation, policies, and procedures. You’ll remain mindful of residents’ individual circumstances, reporting any safeguarding concerns through the appropriate channels, and treating customers and their homes with respect and care. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, you’ll share ideas for service improvement, uphold Equality and Diversity principles, and conduct yourself in a way that builds trust and confidence with residents, colleagues, and the wider public.
Must haves:
Clean UK Driving License.
NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equal demonstrable experience.
Proven experience in the Plumbing trade.
What we offer:
- £34,302 annual base salary
- Full time 37 hours per week, Permanent Contract
- Power tools provided + £75 annually towards your hand tools
- Company van & mileage provided
- 30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
- Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employees contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
- Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
- Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] – Subject to eligibility
- BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
- Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
Application Closing Date: 1 February 2026 at 23:59
Interview Date: 6 February 2026, In-person at our Marks Tey Office
Why should you join Eastlight?
At Eastlight, we believe that purpose drives progress. We are a dynamic and purpose-led organisation committed to making a positive impact in the East of England. We strive to create meaningful connections with our customers and provide exceptional service that aligns with our values and mission.
Eastlight Community Homes currently own 14,500 homes across the East of England and continues to develop and provide further new build affordable homes. This means there is a range of opportunities for you to excel and develop through a career at Eastlight.
To truly succeed with Eastlight, you need to be accountable, inclusive, and up for a challenge. We’re on a journey to make our communities better.
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk.
Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
Agencies
Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.
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