Bassetlaw District Council’s Housing Repairs Service provides a repair and maintenance service to tenants across Bassetlaw. It offers a pleasant working environment, delivering services through a capital programme.

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join the Housing Repairs Service, as a Plumber. Located at our Head Office, Carlton Forest House, Hundred Acre Lane, Worksop. You will be responsible for undertaking plumbing building works including repairs, improvements and replacement items in accordance with job orders.

The hours of work will be 37 hours per week made up by working 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday. You will also be required to participate in the out of normal hours’ rota to cover Plumbing.

Suitable candidates will possess 3 GCSE's Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include Maths or English. A trade qualification NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or above is required, and Unvented domestic hot water qualification is desirable.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have used a wide range of skills in a building and maintenance environment as well as possessing excellent customer care skills in order to provide a high quality service to both internal and external customers.

Amongst other qualities, you will also need:

• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• To be hard working and conscientious.
• Flexible in your attitude to hours of work.

We will value your contributions, give you access to a free healthcare cash plan and benefits, offer a very generous 26-32 days holiday package (rising incrementally each year and exclusive of public bank holidays) and give you the option to purchase additional annual leave days tax-free. We will double your monthly pension contributions and provide the option to join our shared cost AVC scheme, offer discounted car parking of around £4 per month, and family friendly policies.

To apply, please visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers or telephone the HR Team on (01909) 533121. Please quote HSG0999P on the application form and within all correspondence.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date: 8th August 2023

Interview date: To be confirmed