Multiskilled Plumber

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing community living through effective maintenance and support of housing assets. As a Multiskilled Plumber, you will play a crucial role in ensuring tenant satisfaction and safety, performing a variety of tasks from plumbing installations to repairs. This role offers the flexibility to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will make a real difference. If you are passionate about improving lives and have the necessary qualifications and experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in your career.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Competitive Pay

Great Leave Entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in investigations and tests to identify faults.
• Qualified in a second trade with NVQ 3 or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of housing assets to meet standards.
• Install and maintain plumbing and associated works.

Skills

Fault Investigation

Joinery

Plastering

Risk Assessments

Method Statements

Education

NVQ Level 3

C&G Advanced Craft

Tools

Sanitaryware Installation

Tiling

Pipework Installation

Job description

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Working Hours: 37 hours per week - Flexible and agile working (by agreement) to cover the service Monday- Friday between the hours of 7.30am-6pm

We are looking for a talented individual to join our voids team as a Multiskilled plumber - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council.

About the Role

To support the maintenance of assets to meet statutory minimum standards for housing, and installation, repair and maintenance obligations as a landlord (under the tenancy agreement). To contribute to the provision of good quality rented housing and the achievement of high levels of tenant satisfaction, improving the landlord and tenant relationships and protecting health and safety.

Working within (or associated with) the individual dwelling and or communal areas of the Council’s Housing Assets or at any other sites determined by the council, the postholder will ensure proper installation and maintenance (in proper working order) of all installations in accordance with all appropriate legislation and guidance, as well as local Nottingham City Council Housing service (NCCHS) values, standards, policies and processes.

Activities may include repair, overhaul, renew, remove, install, replace, lay, make good, fix, ease, service, match to existing, patch and service.

This role would be mainly but not limited to, remove and refit sanitaryware, splashback tiling, remove and lay new flooring to bathrooms and kitchens, remove flexi pipework to hard copper pipe, renew, dig out stop taps where faulty. Fit aqua boarding to shower areas, add and replace radiators and associated pipework.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of carrying out investigations and tests to identify faults and root causes of issues.
• Competent in at least one other trade e.g., Joinery / plastering.
• A willingness to work flexible hours for emergency breakdowns to suit department needs between 7.30-6.
• Qualified and certified in a second trade, NVQ 3 or C&G advanced craft, or relevant industry experience.
• Full and valid driving licence.
• Experience in using risk assessments and method statements.

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Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements listed above in your CV & supporting document.

Please note, you are required to have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for this post.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types can be found on the for applicants page.

Closing Date: 8 May 2025 (midnight). We encourage early applications as the advert may close before the deadline.

Interview date: 16 May 2025, at our Harvey Road site (subject to change).

If you have technical issues when applying, please contact our Employee Service Centre.