Multi-Skilled Plumbers
Ref: 168793
Salary: £34,434 p.a. plus benefits
37 hours per week to cover the core hours of 6am to 10pm
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Our Property Maintenance team is seeking a Multi-skilled Plumber to help continue the delivery of the best possible repairs service to our customers. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be part of the delivery of responsive repairs works to our housing stock and corporate buildings.
Your next role
As a highly skilled individual you will be able to assess problems, identify the work required and decide the appropriate measures to correct faults without delays. Your analytical and judgmental skills will be crucial to this position. You’ll also need to be able to work to tight deadlines and work in a clean, tidy and proficient manner. You should have additional skills which compliment your trade.
We expect you to maintain the highest level in customer care. With an acute awareness of Health and Safety, you will endeavour to complete your duties with efficiency. In return, you will be rewarded with training for skill advancement and excellent prospects within the organisation.
You must have a minimum qualification NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship or equivalent. Your sound working experience in domestic maintenance and detailed knowledge of the building crafts will be utilised within this role.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of part 7 Of the Immigration act – for the effective performance of a customer facing role).
A full driving license is required for this position.
Please note this role is 37 hours per week and you will be required to have flexibility to cover the core hours of the business between 6am and 10pm. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this at interview.
This role is subject to contractual call out and would be paid additionally as per agreement.
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
For further information about the role, please contact Toby Buchan, Responsive Repairs Manager at [email protected]
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Interview Date: 28 July 2026
