H&T 1608 - Plumber

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an experienced Plumber to manage various plumbing duties within their portfolio. The ideal candidate will hold trade qualifications and have a flexible approach to varied workloads. Benefits include generous leave, pension enrollment, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Time-served with trade qualifications.
• Experience in commercial and domestic properties.
• Ability to work to targets and timescales.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all plumbing duties within the council portfolio.
• Support delivery of various works programmes.
• Demonstrate high-quality workmanship.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer care

Education

SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 1.30pm

Housing & Technical Resources require an experienced Plumber to support the delivery of various works programmes within Building Services.

You will have a flexible approach to managing varied workloads, as you will be required to carry out all plumbing duties within the South Lanarkshire Council portfolio.

You should be time-served with trade qualifications such as SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in your relevant discipline and demonstrate sound practical technical competencies, delivering high-quality workmanship in all aspects of your trade. Experience working within both commercial and domestic properties in the construction industry is essential.

You should demonstrate a commitment to the principles of customer care, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must also have experience working to targets and pre-determined timescales, along with an awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

When completing the application, please ensure you:

1. Provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing'.

Please note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information, please upload it under supporting documents.

Application process: Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. Candidates should be prepared to detail any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable for periods abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant:

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements and support members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families under the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment in the award-winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working, leave, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
• Support benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Program