Job Description

Salary

28,598.00 -31,022.00

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Midlands

Package

Access to free healthcare cash plan and benefits, 26-32 days holiday package (exclusive of public bank holidays) and option to purchase additional leave. We will double you monthly pension contributions and have family friendly policies.

Job category/type

Repairs and Maintenance

Date posted

25/09/2025

Job reference

REQ000551

Plumber - Permanent

Repairs & Maintenance

Salary Grade 4 i.e. 28,598 - 31,022 per annum

Full Time/Part Time, 37 hours per week

Are you a skilled plumber looking for a new challenge, job security, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your local community?
Bassetlaw District Council's Housing Repairs Service is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Plumber to join our friendly and dedicated team. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the homes of our tenants across the district ensuring comfort, safety, and peace of mind for hundreds of residents.

The hours of work will be 37 hours per week made up by working 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday. You will also be required to participate in the out of normal hours& rota to cover Plumbing.

Suitable candidates will possess 3 GCSE's Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include Maths or English. A trade qualification NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or above is required, and Unvented domestic hot water qualification is desirable.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have used a wide range of skills in a building and maintenance environment as well as possessing excellent customer care skills in order to provide a high-quality service to both internal and external customers.
Amongst other qualities, you will also need:
The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines To be hard working and conscientious. Flexible in your attitude to hours of work. If you would like more information about the role, please contact Steve Spillane, Repairs Supervisor on (01909) 533 533.

We offer a supportive and pleasant working environment, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to make a real difference every day, with a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.

You can read about all our employee benefits

here

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We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.

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About The Council

Person Specification


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: w/c 3rd November 2025