Plumber with Gas

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing provider is seeking an enthusiastic plumber with gas qualifications to perform installations, repairs, and maintenance for various properties. The ideal candidate will possess strong plumbing knowledge, along with Gas Safe competencies, and excellent customer service skills. The position offers a transit vehicle, flexible working options, and engages a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Employee health initiatives

Green travel options

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of all plumbing aspects including heating installs.
• Experienced with gas installations, appliances, service, and repairs.
• Ability to work in refurbished properties.

Responsibilities

• Install heating and plumbing systems in various properties.
• Provide customer service to clients.
• Maintain and repair existing installations.

Skills

Gas Safe competence

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of plumbing aspects

Communication skills

Education

ACS qualified

Job description

Overview

Organisation: Derby Homes

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: 2 Permanent positions

Location: City Wide

Apply: To apply for this vacancy, you must do so through the Derby Homes website by creating an account using the "Apply Online" link.

Job purpose

Derby Homes are looking for an enthusiastic plumber with gas qualifications. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of all plumbing aspects, including full heating installs, air source heat pumps, kitchen and bathroom/wetroom installations, and will have in-depth knowledge of gas installations, gas appliances, service and repairs, and excellent customer service skills. Must be Gas Safe competent and ACS qualified to install and/or work on domestic gas appliances and services, including the appropriate ACS qualifications in domestic gas work.

Responsibilities

• Working in new build/refurbishment properties, kitchen and bathroom/wetroom installation.
• Working in properties owned by Derby Homes and privately owned residences.
• In-depth knowledge of central heating and hot water systems.
• Good communication skills with other team members.

Additional information

To help you achieve this you will get a transit style vehicle which can be used to travel to and from your home; this will also be provided full of van stock. YOU need to complete our driver assessment.

Derby Homes has a reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We offer flexible working, work-life balance, the local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.

Guidance for applicants

Please use the links below to download supporting information. Before you fill in the application form please read the guidelines on filling in the application form. Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

• Job description
• Person specification
• Equality, &

We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility. We are also proud to have Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Partnership Accreditation and encourage applications from candidates of all genders. We are a confident leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job. We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.

Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding and removing barriers to equality.

Contact and deadline

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844. You can also email [e-mail]. The closing date for this vacancy is 17th September 2025 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted. If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date.