Plumbing jobs in Halesworth

About The Role

As an Apprentice Plumber, you will have the opportunity to develop a rewarding career within the Repairs & Maintenance service, gaining practical experience while working towards a recognised Plumbing qualification.

You will work alongside experienced Plumbers and other trades, learning how to carry out repairs, maintenance and installations safely and to a high standard across our housing stock and other Council properties.

The role will combine practical on-the-job experience with formal training, allowing you to develop your technical knowledge, skills and confidence. You will also learn the importance of customer service, health and safety, compliance and working respectfully in tenants’ homes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in becoming a qualified Plumber. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship with the aim of developing the skills and experience needed to build a long-term career within the Council’s Repairs & Maintenance service and make a positive difference to the lives of our tenants.

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in developing a career as a Plumber.

You will need to have a positive attitude, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, while also being comfortable working independently as your skills and confidence develop.

You will take pride in your work, understand the importance of working safely and be willing to follow instructions, procedures and industry standards. As the role involves working in tenants’ homes, you will also need to demonstrate a professional and respectful approach to customers.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone with commitment, a strong work ethic and the willingness to learn and develop. In return, you will receive support, training and practical experience to help you progress towards becoming a qualified electrician and build a long-term career within Repairs & Maintenance.

About Us

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has the goal to achieve excellence for the Borough. We don’t just say we are ambitious; we mean it. We are always looking at the ways in which we can improve and be the best that we can, providing the best for the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in the Borough.

We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. We are one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park. The challenges we face in the borough are wide, but our commitment to achieving more has never been so focused.

We know that our team members are our most valuable asset, working hard to achieve our short and long term goals. Find out more about the people who work with us, and if you are as ambitious as we are, apply now and be part of our team.

We offer a range of exciting benefits as an employer and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and the services we provide.

There is more information on the Jobs page of the Great Yarmouth Borough Website, with details of how to apply and the recruitment process. You will also be able to find more details regarding DBS checks (if relevant for the job role), Right to Work checks, along with details of our values and behaviours, agile working and our Privacy Notice.