Plumber - GLA16235
| Company: | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,271 to £41,271 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Glasgow City, G21 4BA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Nov 2026 |
Summary
About Us
City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group’s citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.
City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around 200 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.
Our accreditations include, ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015. We currently hold Investors in Young People Platinum award, an award we are immensely proud of as it recognises our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.
As a City Building employee, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent annual leave, and access to the Strathclyde Pension Fund. You will also benefit from wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membership, supporting a positive and healthy work life balance.
About the Role
We are recruiting for a qualified and experienced Plumber to join our Repairs and Maintenance Team.
As a Plumber within our modernised Responsive and Emergency Repairs Service, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services to a wide range of customers. You will attend both emergency and scheduled appointments, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs to completion, and ensuring plumbing systems are restored safely and efficiently.
Working independently and as part of a wider team, you will utilise handheld technology, maintain accurate records, and manage vehicle stock to support our "Get It Right First" approach. You will undertake a broad range of plumbing repairs and installations, including bathrooms, showers, water leaks, waste pipe repairs, kitchens, water storage tanks, drainage, sewage, and water supply systems.
You will ensure all work is completed in line with current building standards, health and safety legislation, and City Building policies while always maintaining a professional approach.
What You Will Bring
You will be a time-served Plumber or hold an equivalent qualification, with significant experience working within a customer-focused repairs and maintenance environment.
You will possess strong technical knowledge and experience in plumbing repairs and maintenance, including fault diagnosis, bathroom and shower repairs, trace and repair of water leaks, waste pipe repairs and the installation of plumbing systems and appliances.
You will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring customers are kept informed and treated professionally at all times. You will be able to work effectively on your own initiative and as part of a team, demonstrating a flexible approach to service delivery.
A strong commitment to health and safety, professional integrity and quality workmanship is essential.
You must hold a full UK driving licence.
How to Apply
Please refer to the role profile for more information.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this role then please apply by
Midnight on Sunday 15th November 2026.
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