Elite Operative – Plumber (Full‑time, £50k)

About the role

Gilmartins is seeking experienced operatives to join its Elite Operative team, delivering high‑quality repairs for social housing across South East London. This full‑time, permanent position offers a £50,000 basic salary and a company van for business use.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing, basic carpentry, electrical, patch plastering and tiling tasks in occupied properties.
• Travel across Kennington, Streatham, Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Southwark and Lambeth to complete reactive maintenance jobs.
• Maintain accurate records using PDAs and follow health, safety and asbestos procedures.
• Ensure jobs are completed to a high standard the first time, with minimal re‑work.
• Mentor and support fellow operatives, and communicate effectively with tenants and office teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience in social‑housing reactive maintenance.
• Relevant trade qualifications where applicable.
• Full manual driving licence (automatic vans are not provided).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent attendance, time‑keeping and reliability.

Required skills

• Plumbing
• Basic carpentry
• Electrical work
• Patch plastering
• Tiling
• Manual driving licence

What we offer

• £50,000 basic salary, paid monthly.
• Permanent, full‑time contract with long‑term job security.
• Company van and fuel card for business use.
• PDA and branded uniform.
• Career progression and stable local workstreams.