Gas Trained Plumber

Bristol City Council; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council’s Housing & Landlord Services seeks experienced Gas trained plumbers to join the Responsive Repairs team. You will perform plumbing, heating and gas work across Bristol homes, mainly in customers’ properties, ensuring high-quality service.

You must hold NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent) and CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT, with HTR1/CKR1/Unvented qualifications as applicable, plus a valid driving licence. Sponsorship is not offered. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent) is required.
• Gas qualifications including CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT; ability to add HTR1, CKR1 & Unvented is required.
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing, heating and gas work within varied housing stock.
• Work mainly in customers' homes delivering high quality service.
• Ensure work is done right first time and stay within budget to provide value for money.

Skills

Gas plumbing

Heating skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent)

Gas qualifications including CCN1 CPA1 CENWAT; HTR1 CKR1 Unvented

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference VAC008962 Date posted 15/10/2026 Application closing date 15/11/2026 Location Brislington Transport Depot Bath Road / Sandy Park Road Bristol BS4 3NZ Salary Craft Grade SCP134 - SCP137: £40,026 - £42,817 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Construction and Building Maintenance Attachments Job Description.pdf Person Specification.pdf

Bristol City Council’s Housing & Landlord Services are currently recruiting experienced Gas trained plumbers to join our Responsive Repairs team. The Response Repairs Team focuses on delivering high quality, cost effective responsive repairs to a large variety of properties amongst our 28000 Bristol homes. The role involves carrying out a full range of Plumbing, Heating and Gas work within our varied housing stock of28,000 Bristol homes. You will be part of a busy team, working mainly in customer’s homes, so you will need to have great Gas, Plumbing & Heating skills. You will also be responsible for ensuring a high quality of service, getting work done ‘right first time’ and achieving high customer satisfaction whilst staying within budgetary targets providing a cost effective, value for money service.

You will hold relevant trade qualifications and extensive experience with a minimum requirement of NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent) and relevant Gas qualifications including CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT, ability to add HTR1, CKR1 & Unvented should a successful probationary period be completed. You should also hold a full driving licence.

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

This position is subject to a Basic DBS check.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application.

If you need more information after reading the job paperwork, please contact Response Repairs Trade Supervisors:

Shortlisting will take place in the week commencing 23rd November 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 30th November 2026.

We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, Disabled and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will make on merit.