JOB TITLE Plumber
POST NUMBERS 000607 000609
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £36,124 to £39,513 pa pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Repairs Team require motivated individuals with good knowledge of the plumbing trade to join our team, making a real difference to the lives of the people whose homes we repair and maintain.
As a Plumber you will carry out all forms of plumbing repairs in our properties as part of our responsive repairs team as follows (not exhaustive):
• Bathroom installations/repairs
• Fault finding
• Leak detection
• Hot & cold water systems
• Reactive repairs
• General plumbing repairs
Our Plumbers are required to undertake work which includes working indoors and outdoors, and in restricted areas and are expected to participate in the out of hours on call pro-rata.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will:
• Be able to work on their own initiative and can work well in a team.
• Have experience of working on residential and commercial properties in a social housing environment
• Be qualified to City and Guilds NVQ level 2, equivalent or relevant experience.
• Have previous experience of working on planned, reactive and emergency works within the Local Authority/Social Housing sector (including occupied homes and voids)
• Be committed to maintain current, and develop new skills required of the post.
• Be able to work on their own initiative and also be part of a team.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunism - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
Please contact,
Thomas Skipper - Plumbing Supervisor
07946940299
thomas.skipper@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 02 December 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
