Job Description

Salary

39,195 - 41,383 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Contractual hours

39

Basis

Full Time

Region

C-urb

Contract Type

39 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Permanent

Job category/type

C-urb Stage 3 operatives, Full-time, Permanent

Date posted

13/06/2025

Job reference

CUPLUJUN25

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Plumber

Hours of Work: 39
per week, Monday to Friday



This post is based
at Link's Falkirk Office.

The Role

At Link, people
are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our
award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it
continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to
reach their potential.



An exciting
opportunity has become available for an experienced Plumber to
join Curb's Planned Maintenance team.



The role will
involve carrying out kitchen and bathroom installations and
general plumbing repairs in tenants' homes.

The plumbers will work as part of a multi-skilled
kitchen or bathroom installation team and will be able to carry
out multi-trade tasks when required.



We are looking for
applications from time served plumbers who demonstrate high
professional standards, especially in respect of quality and
customer service.

The post will be based in Curb's Falkirk Office but there will be
a requirement to work throughout Link's areas of operation,
therefore a driving licence is essential. The plumbers will be
able to plan their own workload and work flexibly to ensure that
timescales are met.

About You

As an experienced
Plumber, you will have an NVQ/City & Guilds in Plumbing or
equivalent qualification. Proven experience in a similar plumbing
role is essential and the postholder will have a sound technical
knowledge of domestic plumbing systems including fault diagnosis
and rectification.



You will have a
sound knowledge and awareness of relevant Health and Safety
requirements and an understanding of legislation and how both
impact on method of work and customer needs. Knowledge of and a
commitment to excellent customer care is required for this role
and as Plumber you will also have knowledge of a variety of
traditional and non-traditional construction methods, materials
and installations.



This role requires
a current UK driving licence.



In return you will
be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge
through employee training and development. You can expect to work
in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment,
with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions
whilst maintaining Link's values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social
Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and
Transparency.


For further information on the main position
accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and
desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the
Job Specification in the Job information Pack
above.

What's in it for you?

As an Investor in
People, we strive for continuous improvement through the
management and growth of our staff, offering a
wide range of training and development
opportunities.



As a Link
employee, you'll likely benefit from the
following:


Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day pro rata holiday per year after 1 years' service up to a maximum of 40 days per year Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being Annual flu vaccination Access to a savings and borrowing scheme Cycle to work scheme Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!




For a full list of
benefits available to employees, please see the following link
-
https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/




You will work with
colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers'
expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications
from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the
highest professional standards.


This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure
check.


Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday
29

th

June 2025.


Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Monday
7

th

July 2025 at Link's Falkirk
office.

How to Apply

Our online
application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be
started by clicking the &slshquot;Apply Now&slshquot; button below. You must
complete an application form to be considered for any of our
vacancies but you don't need a CV to apply for our positions.
Also, if you aren't sure about how long you have to fill in the
form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on
the 'My Applications' tab of the vacancy search page and entering
your username and password.



We can offer
suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including
although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can
request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at
jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would
require.


Please note that CVs will not be
considered.



Please note should
an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position
on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the
terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of
the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined
in the advert above, and in the job
description.



We aim at all
times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and
welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from
anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are
fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability
Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who
meet the essential criteria.