Role: Plumber
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week - You will be required to work these hours in accordance with the needs and requirements of the service, between the hours of 6am and 8pm Monday to Friday
Worker Type: Off-site worker
Salary: Grade G - starting salary of £36,363 (level 1), rising to £39,152 (level 4) per annum
Make a Real Difference Work with Nottingham City Council Housing Services
At Nottingham City Council, were one of Nottinghams largest employers, offering a wide range of roles across diverse services. But here in Housing Services, your work goes beyond a job it changes lives.
What We Offer
* A professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment where your skills are valued and your contribution makes a meaningful difference
* A comprehensive benefits package that promotes wellbeing, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance
* A strong commitment to learning and development, including a full induction, e-learning and classroom-based training, and fully funded professional qualifications
Benefits of joining our team
* 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
* Smart Working to support your work life balance
* Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
About the Role
As an experienced Plumber, you will contribute to the provision of good quality rented housing, and the achievement of high levels of tenant satisfaction, improving the landlord and tenant relationships, and protecting health and safety.
You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of plumbing works including the installation and maintenance of installations for personal hygiene and sanitation, including wash hand basins, showers and/or baths, sinks, toilets, foul drainage, drains, waste pipes, rainwater goods, inlet gulleys, and inspection chambers as well as any other plumbing works, including drainage, heating (non-gas) or sanitary items where it is NCC Housing Services responsibility, including adaptations for disability.
We will also look to you to use elements of the skills of other general trades to meet the target of first-time fix where it is efficient and appropriate to do so.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience of working in all aspects of plumbing works
* Qualified, certified & trained to NVQ3 or C&G Advance Craft.
* Full and valid driving licence.
* Experience of communicating with customers with differing needs.
* Experience of carrying out investigations and tests to identify faults and the root cause of issues and implement lasting solutions.
* A well-organised and a methodical approach to completing tasks and prioritisation skills.
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements listed above in your CV & supporting document.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively showing your real self is what helps you succeed. xsngvjr
Closing Date: 4th June 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interview date: TBC