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

Monday - Friday
Permanent

Job category/type

Reactive Maintenance Operatives

Date posted

12/11/2025

Job reference

CUPLUNOV25

Plumber (Reactive Maintenance)

Hour of Work: 39 per week, Monday to Friday



Location: This post will be based at Link's Falkirk office, with travel required across various sites in Central Scotland.

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.



Link is looking for an experienced Plumber to provide a high quality and efficient service, carrying out all aspects of plumbing work in properties owned or managed by Link Group or within service agreements to other organisations.



The Plumber will be based in and working on our stock throughout Central Scotland. All undertakings will be in line with statutory requirements, regulatory and technical standards, customer expectations and organisational procedures



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



The Plumber will be responsible for identifying and recording any defects found (and make safe) and report parts and work required promptly. The successful postholder will carry out work in a safe manner in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Link's Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.

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 awide 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's 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

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration

.

Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.

Closing Date: Monday 24 November 2025.

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on 2 December 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 "Apply Now" 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.



As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portalto apply directly with us.



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 CV's 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.