Plumber
Salary: £40,per annum with the opportunity to earn an additional productivity‑based payment
Location: Glasgow
Hours: 35 hours per week
Division: Investment
Contract: Permanent
About Us
City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group’s citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.
City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.
Our accreditations include, ISO, ISO and ISO :. We are current recipients of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promoting Opportunity and Investors in Young People Platinum award. Both these accolades recognise our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.
As a City Building employee, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent annual leave, and access to the Strathclyde Pension Fund. You will also benefit from wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membership, supporting a positive and healthy work‑life balance.
About the Role
The Plumber is a key member of the Operations Division, working within the Investment team to deliver high‑quality kitchen and bathroom installation services across the social housing sector. This role involves installing, replacing, and maintaining sinks, toilets, baths, showers, and associated pipework, as well as carrying out gas pipework alterations for hob and oven installations. The post holder will be responsible for completing installations and associated works to a high professional standard within both occupied and void properties, working to tight timeframes as part of a small multi‑trade team.
The successful candidate must ensure all work is completed safely, in line with current building standards, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, health and safety legislation, and organisational policies. Maintaining care and respect for tenants homes, keeping a clean and safe work environment, and providing excellent customer service are essential aspects of the role. The post holder may also be required to undertake a full range of general plumbing duties as and when required.
What You Will Bring
You will be an experienced and fully qualified Plumber with a strong background in both plumbing and gas work. You will be confident in managing kitchen and bathroom installations efficiently, working to tight timeframes whilst maintaining exceptional standards of safety, workmanship, and customer service. You will have experience in all aspects of installation, including pipework, fixtures, fittings, and gas appliance works, ensuring full compliance with current regulations and industry standards. A proactive, solution‑focused approach is essential, particularly when dealing with unexpected issues on site.
Applicants must demonstrate strong time‑management and organisational skills, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi‑trade team. A customer‑focused attitude is essential, as is the ability to deliver high‑quality work within agreed timescales.
You will hold a full UK driving licence.
Gas qualifications such as CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT, MET1, CKR1, HTR1 are essential, and G3 Unvented Hot Water Cylinders is desirable.
Please refer to the role profile for more information.
How to Apply
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this role then please forward a CV and completed supporting statement to the HR Team, by Midnight on Sunday 5th April .