Plumber

Douglas City Council; Douglas; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas City Council is seeking a skilled Plumber to join the Housing & Property Department to carry out a wide range of responsive and programmed plumbing repairs across Council properties.

You will work independently or as part of a team, organise workloads, meet deadlines and maintain a professional service while following health and safety guidelines. A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 is required, plus a full driving licence.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 13th September 2026.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade.
• Post-qualification experience in plumbing.
• Full, clean driving licence and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and customers.
• Communicate effectively and adapt to new challenges.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

Job description

About You:

Douglas City Council is committed to providing high-quality public services across our community. We are dedicated to fairness, collaboration, and delivering outcomes that benefit the people of Douglas.

Douglas City Council are seeking a skilled, reliable and customer focused Plumber to join our Housing & Property Department to work within a supportive team committed to delivering responsive, professional and high-quality maintenance services to our community

Carrying out a wide range of responsive and programmed plumbing repairs and maintenance works across Council owned domestic and commercial properties you must be competent in a broad range of internal and external plumbing works with an ability to undertake minor associated construction work necessary to complete repairs. You must also have knowledge and experience of health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and method statements and an understanding of safe manual-handling techniques with the ability to carry out manual-handling operations.

You will be an experienced plumber with a strong practical background in construction, building maintenance or domestic repairs. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team. You must be able organise your workload effectively, meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision and provide a professional service at all times.

Applicants must have a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant trade, relevant post-qualification experience, be registered with the Department of Enterprise Register of Craftsmen and Craftswomen as well as a full, clean and valid driving licence. Strong communication skills, including the ability to deal fairly, respectfully and confidently with tenants and customer situations is also essential.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Sunday, 13th September 2026.

Miss K J Rice, Chief Executive, City Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1AD

Douglas City Council is committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce representative of our City and are committed to ensuring the recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible to all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the City we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and customers
• Communicate effectively and adapt to new challenges

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn