Trade Engineer – Plumber (Multi-Skilled)

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in Maintenance Operations Repairs Team?

With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to be one of the UK’s most trusted social housing providers, Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen

Position: Trade Engineer – Plumber (Multi-Skilled)

Salary: £ 39289 per annum

Location: 4040 Lakeside Birmingham, working across Coventry, Birmingham and Worcester

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 10am - 6pm, Friday 10:30am - 6pm)

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a skilled and versatile Trade Engineer – Plumber (Multi-Skilled) to join our team. This position is primarily based in Coventry, with travel to Birmingham and Worcester as required.

This is a hands-on role suited to a qualified plumber who can:

• Undertake a range of trade tasks to complement the fulfilment of primary trade activities
• Carry out all works in line with applicable recognised regulations
• Provide on site support to trade engineers in the fulfilment of their duties, when required

Qualifications and experience:

• Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (essential)
• Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing (desirable)
• CSCS Card holder (or equivalent) preferred
• Full UK driving license and able to drive manual vehicles
• Sound knowledge of plumbing systems and associated trade skills
• Proven experience working within the social housing sector, delivering maintenance and building services in both void and occupied properties
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety legislation, best practice, and procedures, with the ability to provide examples of maintaining compliance within a repairs and/or maintenance environment

We are seeking a qualified and experienced professional who combines strong technical expertise with a commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Manager’s Quote:

You will join a team that works in a supportive and collaborative environment where you will have the chance to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Our team believes passionately in our social purpose and to raise the bar in Social Housing and ensure our homes are safe, warm and decent to live in.

Please note that you will be required to bring evidence of your qualifications (certificate) if shortlisted for an interview.

What We Offer:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Organisational sick pay
• Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.
• Fully stocked company vehicle provided for business use only
• Fuel card and any parking costs are covered by supplied parking permits
• Monthly tool allowance
• Power tools provided and PAT checked regularly for safety
• Citizen uniform and PPE supplied
• All mandatory Health & Safety training provided to include additional training as requested relevant to your role

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture: 

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people

To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation in Housing.

 We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

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Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found at www.citizenhousing.org.uk

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found at www.citizenhousing.org.uk

Closing date: 22nd June 2026

Interview date: 30th June 2026 & 1st July 2026

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time.  We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.