Closing Date: 5th October 2026
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £43,758- £46,332
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Allan Water House/Mobile
Stirling Council Housing Services is seeking to recruit an experienced and motivated Technical Supervisor to lead our Plumbing Section. Based within the Capital and Technical Team, this is a varied and rewarding role where flexibility is essential to meet changing service demands.
As Technical Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out property inspections to identify repairs, remedial works, planned preventative maintenance requirements, and capital investment opportunities. Overseeing the day-to-day management of our plumbing workforce and, where required, supervise subcontractors while maintaining strong working relationships with tenants, clients and colleagues.
The role requires a proactive approach to ensuring that all work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Preparing management and performance reports, deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings, and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in construction and plumbing supervision.
- Recognised plumbing qualifications.
- Up-to-date gas qualifications.
- A sound knowledge of mechanical services.
- A thorough understanding of water safety byelaws and protocols, including temperature monitoring, flushing regimes and Legionella prevention.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience producing management information and performance reports.
- A strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
You will be committed to delivering a professional, customer-focused service while ensuring works are completed as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
The successful candidate will also be required to participate in the Standby/On-Call rota. A full, valid driving licence is essential.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake Level 1 Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Job Description
Additional Salary Information
Stirling Information
The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
- Carers Leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lift share Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Technology Benefit Scheme
Skills Required
- Experience in construction and plumbing supervision
- Recognised plumbing qualifications
- Up-to-date gas qualifications
- Sound knowledge of mechanical services
- Understanding of water safety byelaws and protocols, including temperature monitoring, flushing regimes, and Legionella prevention
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience producing management information and performance reports
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
- Full, valid driving licence
- Ability to participate in the standby/on-call rota
- Ability to complete a Level 1 Disclosure check
What We Do
Stirling Council is the local government authority for Stirling and surrounding communities in central Scotland. It provides public information and services to approximately 94,330 residents, as well as supporting local businesses and visitors. The council manages civic responsibilities across a scenic, historic area and provides public services for its communities.
