Plumber


Job description

Do you have plumbing experience and have an interest in a moving into the Public Sector? Apply today to find out more.

Responsibilities

  • Undertaking all plumbing work as necessary in the maintenance and refurbishment of Housing Executive stock, including, bathroom suites/wet rooms, kitchen replacements, general pipework, fitting cylinders, tanks, radiators, sink-tops etc.
  • Undertaking, as and when required, first and second fix plumbing work.
  • Performing inspections of plumbing systems to identify repair and or replace.
  • Carrying out a range of multi-skilled tasks and maintenance work outside of trade without reliance on other trades for tiling, plastering, joinery, painting and non slip flooring.
  • Ensuring the health and safety of tenants, especially vulnerable tenants when undertaking work in occupied properties.
  • Liaising with customers to arrange appointments, access arrangements, discuss work required etc.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all job information, by both paperwork and electronic means as required, and pass this on to supervisor within agreed time-scales.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Have successfully completed an apprenticeship in plumbing (either time served or skills based).
  • Have a minimum of 1 year’s relevant post apprenticeship experience working in a plumbing environment.
  • Competent in core trade with ability to complete a range of tasks without input from other operatives.
  • Can demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding of current Health & Safety requirements and legislation in a maintenance/repair environment.
  • Proficient in IT/ Microsoft Office.
  • A full current driving licence (C1 licence category desirable). A form of transport will be provided to enable the post holder to carry out the required duties of this post.
  • The successful applicant may also be required to provide an emergency call out service, at night and weekends, on a rota basis
  • As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Further Information

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week Holidays: 35 days pro rata Duration: Temporary, ongoing Please note closing date for this vacancy is 12pm on 1st May 2026 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today

Vacancy ID
1769865
Job ref.
36449
Job Sector
Construction, Trades and Architecture
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Newtownabbey
Salary
£14.35 - £16.90 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37
Published date
30/04/2026
Closing date
30/05/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

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