Plumber (Reactive)
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,901 to £42,128 per year |
| Additional salary information: | dependent on skills and experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Falkirk County, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Link Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CUPLUJAN26 |
Summary
At C~urb, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.
C~urb is looking for an experienced Plumber to provide a high quality and efficient service, carrying out all aspects of plumbing work in properties owned or managed by Link Group or within service agreements to other organisations.
The Plumber will be based in and working on our stock throughout Central Scotland. All undertakings will be in line with statutory requirements, regulatory and technical standards, customer expectations and organisational procedures
We are looking for applications from qualified plumbers who demonstrate high professional standards, especially in respect of quality and customer service.
The Plumber will be responsible for identifying and recording any defects found (and make safe) and report parts and work required promptly. The successful postholder will carry out work in a safe manner in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Link’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.
About You
As an experienced Plumber, you will have an NVQ/City & Guilds in Plumbing or equivalent qualification. Proven experience in a similar plumbing role is essential and the postholder will have a sound technical knowledge of domestic plumbing systems including fault diagnosis and rectification.
You will have a sound knowledge and awareness of relevant Health and Safety requirements and an understanding of legislation and how both impact on method of work and customer needs. Knowledge of and a commitment to excellent customer care is required for this role and as Plumber you will also have knowledge of a variety of traditional and non-traditional construction methods, materials and installations.
This role requires a current UK driving licence.
In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.
For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack on our website.
What’s in it for you?
As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/
You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.
This role is subject to PVG membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Individuals who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered for this position.
Closing Date: 11:59pm on 15 February 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at Link’s Falkirk Office.
How to Apply
Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button on our website. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies, but you don’t need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.
We would strongly encourage applicants to make their application as authentic to them as possible and ensure that it genuinely reflects the skills and experience that you can bring to the role. AI can be helpful with structuring answers in an application, however if overly relied on, it can risk an application appearing generic and less relevant to the role, which reduces the likelihood of being shortlisted.
As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us.
We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would require.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job specification.
We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
C~urb is looking for an experienced Plumber to provide a high quality and efficient service, carrying out all aspects of plumbing work in properties owned or managed by Link Group or within service agreements to other organisations.
The Plumber will be based in and working on our stock throughout Central Scotland. All undertakings will be in line with statutory requirements, regulatory and technical standards, customer expectations and organisational procedures
We are looking for applications from qualified plumbers who demonstrate high professional standards, especially in respect of quality and customer service.
The Plumber will be responsible for identifying and recording any defects found (and make safe) and report parts and work required promptly. The successful postholder will carry out work in a safe manner in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Link’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.
About You
As an experienced Plumber, you will have an NVQ/City & Guilds in Plumbing or equivalent qualification. Proven experience in a similar plumbing role is essential and the postholder will have a sound technical knowledge of domestic plumbing systems including fault diagnosis and rectification.
You will have a sound knowledge and awareness of relevant Health and Safety requirements and an understanding of legislation and how both impact on method of work and customer needs. Knowledge of and a commitment to excellent customer care is required for this role and as Plumber you will also have knowledge of a variety of traditional and non-traditional construction methods, materials and installations.
This role requires a current UK driving licence.
In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.
For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack on our website.
What’s in it for you?
As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/
You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.
This role is subject to PVG membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Individuals who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered for this position.
Closing Date: 11:59pm on 15 February 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at Link’s Falkirk Office.
How to Apply
Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button on our website. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies, but you don’t need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.
We would strongly encourage applicants to make their application as authentic to them as possible and ensure that it genuinely reflects the skills and experience that you can bring to the role. AI can be helpful with structuring answers in an application, however if overly relied on, it can risk an application appearing generic and less relevant to the role, which reduces the likelihood of being shortlisted.
As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us.
We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would require.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job specification.
We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.