Plumber W126

Charnwood Borough Council; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave (35.5–40.5 days)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Professional development opportunities

Agile working for many roles

Job summary

Charnwood Borough Council is seeking a qualified Plumber (W126) for the Housing Repairs team. Based in Charnwood Borough Council Offices, the role involves maintenance plumbing across social housing and public buildings, with a permanent contract and 37 hours per week.

Candidates should hold NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence. The role includes an out-of-hours call-out rota and benefits such as generous annual leave and access to the Local

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Plumbing or equivalent.
• Full UK driving license.
• Ability and desire to deliver high quality customer standards in line with the Council’s customer service excellence standard.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of plumbing work and repairs for social housing, Council properties and public buildings.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out service.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

Full UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds in Plumbing

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Job profile for Plumber W126

Plumber W126

Location Charnwood Borough Council Offices

Basis Full time

Job details

Salary £31,022 to £33,699 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Date posted 12/08/2026 Job reference 2006 Attachments W126 Plumber.pdf

Job overview

Charnwood Borough Council’s Housing Repairs team are looking for a qualified Plumber to carry out a wide range of plumbing work and repairs associated with the maintenance and adaptation of social housing, Council properties and public buildings.

You must have NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Plumbing or equivalent, as well as the ability and desire to deliver high quality customer standards in line with the Council’s customer service excellence standard.

The role is permanent and will include participation in the out-of-hours call-out service. A full clean driving licence is essential, and a van is supplied for Charnwood business use only. Tools and uniform are also provided.

About You

We are looking for a suitable candidate who has experience in domestic plumbing and preferably in the social housing sector, being qualified to NVQ level 2 in plumbing and have a full UK driving license are essential. Be able to work both on your own and part of a team in a busy environment, for an informal discussion please contact Andy Moss, RTL, on 07999405907

The benefits of working with us:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work, visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath‑taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

As a Disability Confident Employer and proud holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Gold Award, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.