Plumber

An exciting opportunity has arisen at North Tyneside Council for a highly motivated and hard-working plumber, to work within Property Services.

You will be working for the Repairs Team carrying out plumbing repairs and maintenance.

You will be required to have excellent customer care skills, take pride in your work, and deliver high quality work with a focus on completing jobs right first time.

To do this role, you will be required to attend homes anywhere in the borough and be provided with access to a van therefore a full driving licence is required.

The successful candidate will be required to have the relevant qualifications and experience and ideally possess a good understanding of working within social housing in a local authority, with some experience of working in a variety of homes

They will become part of a committed team of skilled trades personnel who carry out a range of plumbing works within customers’ homes throughout the borough.

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:

NAME – Dave Melia - Service Manager

EMAIL- Dave Melia@northtyneside.gov.uk

Or,

NAME – John Tullock - Team Leader

EMAIL - John.tullock@northtyneside.gov.uk

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.

To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

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