Plumbing jobs in Colne

Job reference

REQ002850

Date posted

22/10/2026

Application closing date

20/11/2026

Location

Burnley

Salary

£34,254

Contractual hours

36.25

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Blank

Attachments

Job description

Plumber

Location: Burnley

Salary: £34,254

Contract Type: Permanent

About Us

At The Calico Group, our purpose is clear: to make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether supporting individuals in recovery, helping communities thrive, or enabling employees to grow, we are committed to creating opportunities that transform lives.

We embrace diversity in all its forms and take pride in employing a workforce that reflects the rich and varied communities we serve. Your skills and experiences could make all the difference – join us to be part of something extraordinary.

Calico Homes provides housing for people who most need it, including families, people who live alone, older people and people who may be at risk. With more than 5,000 properties across the Burnley area, our teams also support customers when they are experiencing financial or other difficulties, helping them to remain happy and safe in their homes.

About Our Team

The Responsive Repairs Team delivers a wide range of repairs in customers’ homes through a 24/7 service. Our joiners, plumbers, plasterers and building colleagues work together to complete repairs to a high standard, meet regulatory and health and safety requirements, and provide a quality service with high levels of customer satisfaction.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a skilled and customer-focused Plumber to join our Responsive Repairs Team. You’ll deliver high-quality plumbing repairs in customers’ homes, aiming to complete work right first time and within the correct priority timescales. You’ll manage your daily workload and customer appointments, follow materials ordering and van stock control procedures, accurately update job completions using your personal device, and work safely and respectfully in every customer’s home. You’ll also collaborate with other repairs colleagues to resolve issues, prevent delays and identify opportunities to improve the service.

For further information about the role, please visit the Role Profile.

What We’re Looking For

We believe in recruiting for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification in Plumbing.
• A full driving licence.
• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment and providing high levels of customer care.
• Experience of working in the building trade or industry.
• General knowledge of health and safety in the workplace and safe working practices.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team without supervision.
• The ability to plan and prioritise your own workload.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in social housing.
• Experience of working in a property maintenance environment.
• Experience of using a PDA device and IT systems.

If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

What’s in It for You?

At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits:

• Bravo Benefits – Exclusive discounts at popular high street brands including many retailers and restaurants.

• Westfield Health – Our company funded cash plan, with access to a Doctor 24/7 – for you and your dependents.

• Mental Health Support – Access emotional and mental well-being services through Spectrum.

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on commuting costs while staying active.

• Pension Options – with employer pension contributions.

• Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

• Financial Advice – Expert guidance to help manage your finances.

• Recognition Awards – Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs.

• Meaningful learning and development programmes with regular focus on your individual growth.

• Gym Membership Discounts – Stay fit with local gym access.

• One Calico Events – Connect and unwind at our employee social gatherings.

• Paid Professional Fees – We’ll cover the cost of professional subscriptions so you can continue growing your career.

And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to complete your application online. Applications close on 20/11/2026

We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!

Inclusive Hiring at Calico

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss accessibility, please let us know at careers@calico.org.uk

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Calico Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our customers employees, and volunteers. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and appropriate pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies.

Don’t Leave it Too Long!

We don’t want you to miss this opportunity, the closing date for applications is 20/11/2026