What we are looking for

We are looking for a Plumber to join our  Trades Team based in Great Wenham. 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 in a new dynamic housing repairs team.

You will be responsible for undertaking high-quality reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance works to internal and external elements of occupied properties and provide outstanding customer service and excellent standards of performance to the public residents of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

About you

In addition to having great technical plumbing skills, you`ll need to have a focused customer service approach and be adaptable and resourceful when working in a team or independently across the districts.

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 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

• 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 Programme.
• Employee Assist Programme.
• Health Care Options.
• Tool allowance.
• Business use vehicle.

For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org) and view The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube.com)  to find out what our employees say about working for us.

Our ways of working

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (docx) before applying for this job opportunity.

If you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Andrew Wade by either calling 01449 724760 or emailing [email protected]

Closing date: 5.00 pm, 4 October 2024.

When applying, please ensure: 

• that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
• your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.