Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking for a Plumber to join our team in Great Wenham. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis.. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £35,930 per annum (pro rata for part time) + Tool Allowance.

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Plumber to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. 

About the role

This is an opportunity to join the councils new dynamic housing repairs team. 

• You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for undertaking high quality reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance works, across our 7,000 occupied properties.
• Work will include internal and external plumbing repairs and maintenance to occupied properties.
• You will provide outstanding customer service and excellent standards of performance to the public and tenants 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 the team or independently across the districts.

You will need:

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing
• awareness of related Health and Safety issues, practice and responsibilities
• ability to use mobile tablet technology
• have good communication and customer service skills
• be a team player, who can also work independently
• have a “can do” attitude to solving plumbing issues for residents and tenants.

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 of working for us

• 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 Program.
• Employee Assist Program.
• Health Care Options.

Closing date: 5pm, 14 February 2025

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Plumber role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Families Together Suffolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post for which families Together will meet the cost.