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Ref no:
STR07361
Published:
12/08/2024
Closes:
25/08/2024
Location:
Allan Water House Kerse Road Stirling, FK7 7TE
Salary:
£28,191 - £33,837 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Closing Date: 25th August 2024

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £28,191 - £33,837 depending on qualifications.

Hours: 35 weekly

Housing Services within Stirling Council are currently looking to recruit a Plumber/Gas Engineer to join our in-house trade team. We currently provide Repairs and Maintenance services across our housing portfolio as well as undertaking Capital Investment works, Major Adaptations and Refurbishments and the construction of New Build Housing for our tenants.

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of Plumbing and Gas works and undertake Capital Investment works such as kitchen/bathroom installation, new boiler and heating systems, major adaptations and the refurbishments of void properties etc. as well as undertaking gas servicing and general repairs/maintenance of existing installations within our properties. The candidate may also be involved in the installation of heating and boilers etc. for the construction of our New Build Housing.

The successful candidate must have a full driving license and participate in an out of hours standby/emergency service.

In order to meet our customer expectations candidates may be offered the opportunity to participate in a four day rolling shift pattern of four days working and four days off. The shift will consist of an extended working day with enhanced hourly rates.

The basic salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience and ranges from £28,191 to £33,837

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete an Basic Disclosure Scotland Check . If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (with the exception of modern apprentices), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Please note, if you are a Stirling Council employee you may be taken to Single Sign On. If you are an external application you may need to register and complete your details on our new Recruitment System - Oracle.

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Responsibilities

The Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service
  • Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
  • Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
  • Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
  • Carers Leave
  • Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing support
  • Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Lift share Scheme
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Technology Benefit Scheme
  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
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  • Scottish Living Wage