Salary: £38,510 - £40,444 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week Commencing 28 September 2026
We are searching for a skilled, motivated and dependable Plumber to fill our Skilled Tradesperson role, carrying out repairs and maintenance across our housing stock.
You will be diving into a mix of tasks, from tackling reactive maintenance and plumbing repairs to preparing vacant properties for new tenants, helping to create better living spaces for our customers.
You will ensure work is completed to a high standard by following instructions and prioritising health and safety at all times.
You will utilise a keen eye for detail to assess completed work and ensure it meets the standards set, both in terms of the quality of workmanship and the service we deliver to tenants.
We invite applications from individuals with City & Guilds or NVQ plumbing qualifications, or those with demonstrable experience within the plumbing trade, who are eager to further develop their skills. Ideally, candidates will have a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience and be confident working across a range of domestic plumbing repairs and installations.
If you're organised, motivated and committed to contributing to a high-quality service, we encourage you to apply.
Why us?Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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