About the role
Want a role where your skills keep essential public buildings across the Island running safely every day?
As a Craftsperson Plumber, you will work across a wide range of Government sites including schools, sports facilities, health buildings and social care settings. You will maintain, repair and install key mechanical systems such as hot and cold water, steam plant, ventilation, chilled water, medical gas systems and building management controls. Your work will take you across the Island, including time based at Nobles Hospital, carrying out planned maintenance, statutory testing, fault finding and emergency response as part of a multi discipline team.
This role gives you the chance to use your experience on complex systems, build new skills through cross discipline work and see the direct impact of your contribution on buildings that support vital public services. You will enjoy variety, hands on responsibility and the satisfaction of keeping essential environments safe, compliant and fully operational. Apply today!
A workplace that invests in you
A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
Annual leave starting from 21 days and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
Access to the Noble’s Hospital staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.
Free car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
Upon reaching the top of your pay band, you may be eligible to receive an additional payment on top of your salary. This is paid to employees to reflect additional skills, qualifications and responsibilities developed within the role. Those qualifying for the 4% rating are classed as the standard trade i.e. ‘Plumber’. Those qualifying for the 12% rating are classed as ‘Approved Plumber’.
A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at [email protected].
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at [email protected].
