Job Description
Job description
Some key information
• 3 x Permanent, full-time positions available.
• Grade 12: £2+,711 - £33,067 per annum inclusive of a £2,000 pa recruitment allowance payable for a period of 3 years.
• 28 days leave (plus bank holidays).
• 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday.
• The roles will be based at our Wellington Depot in Somerset - you will be required to work in empty and tenanted properties.
What will I be doing?
We are looking for an experienced plumber to join our maintenance team. We’re working to improve the lives of our tenants in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that by providing an excellent responsive repairs and voids repairs service.
Your day-to-day work will involve:
• Providing a high-quality repair diagnosis and maintenance service to both occupied and empty properties.
• Responsibility for ensuring that all scheduled repairs are attended to within the agreed timeslot, completed right first-time thus reducing the need for follow up visits.
• Ensuring the correct van stock to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Being part of the out of hours service, providing evening and weekend cover.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:
• Are qualified to City & Guilds Level 2 in plumbing.
• Have good multi-skill abilities to carry out other trade work.
• Can use technology to complete repairs, carry out risk assessments and order materials.
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of building regulations, water regulations and health and safety.
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
What's in it for me?
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more...
Anything else I should know?
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Roy Porter for Repairs or Ollie Warcup for Voids using the following contact details:
roy.porter@somerset.gov.uk - 0786XXXXXX
ollie.warcup@somerset.gov.uk - 073+2 280870
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.
DBS information
This role requires a Basic DBS via the online disclosures procedure which will be verified by Somerset Council.
Some key information
• 3 x Permanent, full-time positions available.
• Grade 12: £2+,711 - £33,067 per annum inclusive of a £2,000 pa recruitment allowance payable for a period of 3 years.
• 28 days leave (plus bank holidays).
• 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday.
• The roles will be based at our Wellington Depot in Somerset - you will be required to work in empty and tenanted properties.
What will I be doing?
We are looking for an experienced plumber to join our maintenance team. We’re working to improve the lives of our tenants in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that by providing an excellent responsive repairs and voids repairs service.
Your day-to-day work will involve:
• Providing a high-quality repair diagnosis and maintenance service to both occupied and empty properties.
• Responsibility for ensuring that all scheduled repairs are attended to within the agreed timeslot, completed right first-time thus reducing the need for follow up visits.
• Ensuring the correct van stock to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Being part of the out of hours service, providing evening and weekend cover.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:
• Are qualified to City & Guilds Level 2 in plumbing.
• Have good multi-skill abilities to carry out other trade work.
• Can use technology to complete repairs, carry out risk assessments and order materials.
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of building regulations, water regulations and health and safety.
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
What's in it for me?
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more...
Anything else I should know?
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Roy Porter for Repairs or Ollie Warcup for Voids using the following contact details:
roy.porter@somerset.gov.uk - 0786XXXXXX
ollie.warcup@somerset.gov.uk - 073+2 280870
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.
DBS information
This role requires a Basic DBS via the online disclosures procedure which will be verified by Somerset Council.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Plumber position is now open for candidates interested in the Plumber Jobs sector. This role in Telford offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Plumber Jobs is a plus.