Job Description
Permanent | Extra Earning Potential | Join a Great Team!
Are you a talented Gas Safe Registered Plumber who enjoys variety in your day and the satisfaction of keeping homes safe, warm and running smoothly? If you’re ready for a secure role with a high-performing team — and the chance to earn extra through a structured on-call rota — this could be the perfect opportunity.
At Plymouth Community Homes, you won’t be chasing work or dealing with uncertainty. Instead, you’ll enjoy a permanent position, great colleagues, a supportive culture, and a steady flow of meaningful, rewarding jobs.
About the role
We’re looking for a Gas Safe Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing and heating systems in both tenanted and void properties across Plymouth. Your work will range from:
- Gas safety checks and servicing
- Heating system repairs and installations
- General plumbing repairs and maintenance
No two days are the same — and you’ll have the reassurance of stable, consistent work with plenty of variety.
You will also be required to join our on-call rota — an excellent opportunity to increase your income.
Essential Qualifications
To apply, you must hold:
- City & Guilds 6089 NVQ Levels 1, 2 & 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent)
- Gas & Plumbing ACS certificates, including:
- CCN1
- CENWAT1
- HTR1
- UDHW
- A full, current driving licence
What we’re looking for
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Have experience in a similar plumbing/heating role
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Bring a positive, can-do attitude
- Are adaptable and comfortable working flexibly
- Provide excellent customer care and take pride in your work
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
- Excellent pension scheme with high employer contributions
- Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities
- 3 paid volunteer days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A beautiful and vibrant Southwest location
- Modern devices and smartphones to support flexible, digital working
- A fun, welcoming culture — quizzes, charity events and much more
- Offices close to bus routes, three miles from the city centre
- Daily visits from a local food van and walking distance to Crownhill shops, M&S Foodhall, Starbucks, Tim Hortons and more
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step?
Complete our online form and upload your CV to submit your application.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Paul Crook, Gas & Plumbing Operations Manager – (01752) 388050.
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 14th April 2026
Interview Date: 21st April 2026
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.