Apprentice Plumber

**About the role**

Ready to kick-start your career in plumbing with hands-on experience across the Island?

As an** Apprentice Plumber** in the Public Estates and Housing Division, you will have the opportunity to assist in the undertaking of planned maintenance and repairs for the Department of Infrastructure’s property portfolio. Properties include the Hospital and other medical facilities, Social Care homes, schools, factories, workshops, office buildings, ports & harbours, quarries, public transport, leisure and motorsport properties.

Under the supervision of a Tradesperson, you will gain experience and learn all necessary skills to undertake reactive and planned maintenance on a wide range of building fixtures and equipment, as well as carrying out minor works and providing support services, all while completing your Apprenticeship course at University College Isle of Man.

If you're passionate about learning a trade and want variety in your working environment, we’d love to hear from you

**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 sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

**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.

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**

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

**Ready to apply?