Plumber

Salary £38,202 per annum

Location Direct Works Depot, Harbour Place, Ardrossan, KA22 8BU

Published

21 hours ago

Closing

in 17 days

This is a , Full Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 17:00 GMT.

The Vacancy

WE’RE HIRING – DIRECT WORKS PLUMBER

£38,202 per year + Standby Allowance + Call‑Out Payments

Cunninghame Housing Association – Direct Works Team

Are you a skilled, time‑served Plumber who takes pride in doing the job right the first time?

Do you want a role where your trade, your professionalism and your attention to detail genuinely improve tenants’ homes and quality of life?

Cunninghame Housing Association is looking for a dedicated Direct Works Plumber to join our in‑house team, carrying out high‑quality repairs, planned works and emergency response services across our housing stock.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Undertake a wide range of plumbing works — from day‑to‑day repairs to full bathroom, kitchen and adaptation upgrades.

• Carry out technical assessments, diagnose faults and complete repairs professionally.

• Complete pre‑inspection visits to plan materials, labour and access needs.

• Use mobile working software to record job information accurately.

• Deliver emergency repairs as part of our out‑of‑hours rota.

• Work alongside other trades, supervisors and schedulers to deliver excellent service.

• Maintain van stock, complete daily vehicle checks and ensure tools are maintained.

• Support safe working practices and help apprentices develop their trade skills.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Recognised time‑served Plumbing qualification.

• Strong trade experience within domestic or social housing settings.

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.

• Solid understanding of Health & Safety.

• A flexible, team‑focused approach.

• Full UK driving licence and Disclosure Check (CHA covers cost).

• Gas Safe registration desirable but not essential.

WHY JOIN CHA?

• Competitive salary + standby allowance + call‑out payments.

• Permanent role in a respected in‑house team.

• Opportunities to train, develop and progress.

• Work that makes a real difference to tenants and communities.

• A supportive organisation built on strong values.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary: £38,202 per annum
• Work Vehicle Provided (not for personal use)
• Power Tools supplied
• Company Health Care Scheme
• Generous leave entitlement of 40 days
• Company pension scheme with 10% employer contribution

HOW TO APPLY

If you take pride in your trade and want to work in a team that values quality, teamwork and customer satisfaction — we’d love to hear from you.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or click "Apply Now".

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 09 March 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 17 March 2026

Cunninghame Housing Association is the first Housing Association in Scotland (with more than 50 employees) to be awarded Investors in People Platinum, Investors in Young People Gold Accreditation and Investors in People Health & Wellbeing Good Practice Award.

We have more than 3500 properties in North and East Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway and we continue to deliver new homes as part of our ongoing development programme and commitment to “Making our Communities Better Places”. We aim to achieve excellence in service delivery to our customers and we are now seeking to recruit highly motivated individuals.

The Benefits

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Benefit 4

The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

The Benefits

Holiday Entitlement

Pension Benefits

Health Plan

Occupational Sick Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

The Team

• Jacqueline Cameron
• Group Chief Executive Officer

"Tirelessly delivering and transforming housing and striving to ensure a better service for tenants"

• Linda Anderson
• Executive Director of Investment (Depute CEO)

"CHA's success has been delivered through a strong and successful programme of new build housing."

• John McIntyre
• Executive Director of Finance & Corporate Services

"Leading Cunninghame Housing Association to continuous success in a company that is now regarded as a leading housing association."

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