Plumber/Gas Engineer

The Role

At Curb, 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.

Curb is looking for an experienced Plumber/Gas Engineer to provide a high quality and efficient service, carrying out new installations of kitchens in properties owned or managed by Link Group or within service agreements to other organisations.

The Plumber/Gas Engineer 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/ gas engineers who demonstrate high professional standards, especially in respect of quality and customer service.

The Plumber/Gas Engineer will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of plumbing and gas works related to the installation of new kitchens including the disconnection of existing pipework, alterations and installation of new pipework, installation of kitchen sinks, alteration to gas pipework, disconnection and reconnection of gas cookers, disconnection and reconnection of gas meters, carrying out all relevant testing and paperwork.

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/Gas Engineer, 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 should have full domestic A.C.S. Qualifications to include; CPA1, CENWAT, CCN1, CKR1, City & Guilds NVQ (ACS Aligned) Level 3 or equivalent. For natural gas domestic installations and be Gas Safe registered.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in the installation service and repair of gas systems and express knowledge of current gas regulations and the Gas Industry Unsafe situations procedures, combined with a sound technical knowledge of gas 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/ gas engineer 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 on our website.

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’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 a Basic Disclosure check.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 12 January 2025.

Interview Date: Monday 20 January 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 on Link's website. 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 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.