Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
Our team consists of all trades including Bricklayers, Plasterer's, Joiner's, Plumber's, Painter, Labourer's and Cleaner's. We have two Chargehands monitoring the trades works daily and two Team leaders. We also have a Scheduler who is responsible for arranging all the works for the diaries and making sure the trades are where they should be.
You will be expected to complete all round plumbing duties to include gas servicing & CP12, Full and partial bathroom fits and repairs and kitchen plumbing works.
Working mainly unsupervised, however assistance from other team members is always available i.e. heavy lifting.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Must have at least 5 years’ experience in all aspects of plumbing gained from a variety of areas, especially the private sector
- Good organisational, problem solving and planning skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to mentor and supervise trainees and apprentices, including attending meetings and writing progress reports to support their development.
- Working in a range of positions, sometimes in confined spaces with the need to carry tool, equipment and materials.
- Handling chemicals, sealants, pastes and glues and works with gas, water and electric supply
- Regular contact with tenants working in their homes may result in some emotional demands
- Some exposure to disagreeable and unpleasant conditions
- Willingness to support the need to provide an out of hours / emergency service and attend appointments outside of normal working hours on occasion.
For an informal chat about this vacancy, please call Simon Dent (Void Manager) on 07885498604
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications
