Job Description

Salary:

34,796.66 per year + Overtime

Contract

: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

Location:

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

About the Role

:



We're seeking an experienced and motivated Plumber to join our Property Services team at North Yorkshire Highways. This is a varied and rewarding role involving a mix of capital projects and responsive maintenance work across a range of commercial properties.



As part of a skilled team, you'll be delivering high-quality plumbing services related to property maintenance and renovations, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and building regulations. You'll be expected to work flexibly across the county and take part in our out-of-hours call-out rota to respond to emergency repairs.

Main Duties:

Carry out general plumbing and heating tasks, including installation and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures, in accordance with work orders and specifications. Work on a variety of tasks across different work programmes, including emergency repairs, planned maintenance, and capital projects. Use and maintain plumbing tools, plant, and equipment in line with safety regulations, including setting up mobile towers/low-level access equipment. Liaise with supervisors, stakeholders, and team members to complete jobs effectively and escalate any unresolved matters. Contribute to the planning and safety documentation required for each project, including risk assessments and method statements. Supervise and train apprentices or junior staff members, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with health and safety practices. Ensure that all work complies with relevant legislation, building codes, and internal processes and report on progress using handheld devices.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent experience) CSCS Gold Card Full UK Driving Licence Experience in both plumbing and heating tasks, including installation and repairs Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and safe working systems Ability to work as part of a team and independently, using initiative when required Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Flexibility to work as part of an on-call rota and travel across the county Enhanced DBS check (Children's Barred List)

Desirable (or willingness to train):

Gas safety registered PASMA certification Manual Handling, Safe Dig, Abrasive Wheels, and Banksman training Nail Gun Awareness, Face Fit, Asbestos Awareness Working at Height certification First Aid (Emergency) training Experience working across different trade areas within property maintenance

Why Join Us?

We can offer career development, a choice of benefits and support through our reward and benefits program:


We are pleased to offer a competitive salary in line with your skills, experience & qualifications Company Pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6% 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer courses and training relevant to this role and your progression.
Our benefits scheme includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, access to our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help youon shopping, days out, or nights in.

For further information on what we can offer you, please read here




We're proud of our workforce and the work they do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are working hard to create an inclusive environment, and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.


If you would like to learn more about NYH, please click on the link below and take a look at our dedicated career site:



http://www.nyresourcing.co.uk/ny-highways-opportunities/

How to Apply

Please complete the short application form and attach your CV to be considered for the role.



To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, or if you need assistance with creating and submitting your application, please contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) on 07814 932389 or ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

Closing date: Midnight on the 10th of August 2025

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.

Final interviews are due to be held on the 13th, 14th and 15th of August 2025

NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.



We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

Plumber

Salary:

34796 - 37490

Posted:

24/07/2025

Closing date:

10/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59