Plumber - GLA16214

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION is seeking a qualified Plumber to join the Water Management Team in Glasgow. You will perform water hygiene works, repairs and maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance with ACOP L8, while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires a time-served plumber or equivalent qualification, with experience in customer-focused repairs. A full UK driving licence is essential, and the position supports a positive work-life balance within City

Qualifications

• Time-served plumber with significant experience in repairs and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of communal water systems and water hygiene requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned water hygiene works, plumbing alterations, emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Ensure work complies with ACOP L8 and safety standards.
• Maintain records, manage van stock and use handheld tech to log repairs.
• Provide high-quality service to a wide range of customers and colleagues.

Skills

Time-served plumber

Education

Equivalent plumbing qualification

Job description

Company: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION

City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group's citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.

City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around 200 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.

Our accreditations include, ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015. We currently hold Investors in Young People Platinum award, an award we are immensely proud of as it recognises our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.

As a City Building employee, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent annual leave, and access to the Strathclyde Pension Fund. You will also benefit from wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membership, supporting a positive and healthy work life balance.

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Plumber to join the Water Management Team.

In this role, you will carry out planned water hygiene works, plumbing alterations, emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance appointments, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will use handheld technology to manage repairs, maintain van stock to support a "get it right first" approach, and deliver excellent customer service to a wide range of customers.

Water hygiene is a key aspect of the role, and you will be responsible for ensuring all work complies with ACOP L8 requirements while maintaining communal water systems in a safe, compliant and fully operational condition. You will also be responsible for fault diagnosis, plumbing repairs, installations, mains water conversions and maintaining accurate records of all work undertaken.

What You Will Bring

You will be a time-served Plumber or hold an equivalent qualification, with significant experience working within a customer-focused repairs and maintenance environment.

You will possess strong knowledge of communal water systems, water hygiene requirements and ACOP L8 compliance, alongside the technical expertise to undertake a wide range of plumbing repairs, installations and diagnostic work.

You will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering a high-quality customer experience, ensuring customers are kept informed and treated professionally at all times.

You will be able to work effectively on your own initiative as well as collaboratively with colleagues, demonstrating a flexible approach to service delivery. A strong commitment to health and safety, professional integrity and quality workmanship is essential.

You must hold a full UK driving licence.