Plumber

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Retrofit and Engagement Project Officer to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £35,930 per annum (pro rata for part time) + Tool Allowance.

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Plumber to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team. To be successful, 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 new dynamic housing and maintenance team, working on internal and external plumbing repairs and maintenance to occupied properties.

You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for undertaking high quality reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance works, across our 7,000 occupied properties.

Work will include, but will not be limited to:

• clear, repair or renew rainwater gutters and down pipes
• repair or renew waste and soil pipes
• repair / replace hot and cold-water services, valves and fittings etc.
• renew / repair heating pipework, radiators/valves and fittings etc.
• repair or renew bathroom and kitchen plumbing
• clear blocked waste, sinks, toilets, baths, drains, gullies etc.
• trace out water leaks and carry out rectification works
• clean out / test gullies and report findings
• assist in the delivery of planned and cyclical plumbing work
• undertake trusted assessor surveys and report as requested.

You will be part of a dedicated team, providing outstanding customer service and excellent standards of performance to the public and tenants of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

A van (for work use only) is provided, equipped with a range of tools, and in addition, a tool allowance is paid.

About you

In addition to having strong technical plumbing skills you will need to have a focused customer service approach and be adaptable and resourceful when working in the team or independently across the districts.

You will need:

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing
• awareness of related Health and Safety issues, practice and responsibilities
• ability to use mobile tablet technology
• good communication and customer service skills
• to be a team player, who can also work independently
• a can do attitude to solving plumbing issues for residents and tenants.

A full valid driving licence is essential for this role. A DBS check will also be required.

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 National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

• 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.

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, 19 August 2025.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Retrofit and Engagement Project Officer role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

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.