Suffolk County Council is looking for a Plumber based in Great Wenham. You will join us on a full -time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £34,640 per annum.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Plumber to join our Trades Team based in Great Wenham. You will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the role
This is an opportunity to join the Councils in a new dynamic housing repairs team.
You will be responsible for undertaking high-quality reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance works to internal and external elements of occupied properties and provide outstanding customer service and excellent standards of performance to the public residents of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.
The role includes a multitude of duties:
- Coordinate the delivery of the Communities Service Delivery Plan and Performance Indicators.
- Support the development and maintenance of a performance management system for reporting and data analysis.
- Present monthly performance information (monitoring and identifying trends) against key indicators through a variety of means e.g. monthly performance management reports, cabinet members updates, ensuring that the Head of Service and Managers are fully appraised of key performance trends and issues and that areas of under-performance can be effectively challenged.
About you
In addition to having great technical plumbing skills, you'll need to have a focused customer service approach and be adaptable and resourceful when working in a team or independently across the districts.
About us
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits of working for us
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Programme.
- Employee Assist Programme.
- Health Care Options.
- Tool allowance.
- Business use vehicle.
Our ways of working
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
Closing date: 5pm, 4 October 2024.
When applying, please ensure:
- that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
- your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile' section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.