Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Plumber to join our team. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £35,930 per annum. 

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Plumber to join our Trades Team based in Great Wenham. You will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the Plumber role

• This is an opportunity to join the Councils in a new dynamic housing repairs team.
• You will be responsible for undertaking high quality reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance works to internal and external elements of occupied properties.
• You will provide outstanding customer service and excellent standards of performance to the public residents of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

About you

• In addition to having strong technical plumbing skills, you will need to have a focused customer service approach and be adaptable and resourceful when working in a team or independently across the districts.
• You will have gained either a City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and/or have gained relevant work experience.
• We are looking for an experienced Plumber with a good technical knowledge of housing properties and their building and service components.

About us

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

• Great opportunities for learning and development.
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support Programme.
• Employee Assist Programme.
• Health Care Options.
• Tool allowance.
• Business use vehicle.

Our ways of working:

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

Closing date: 5pm, 28 November 2024.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.