Is working for the council as a plumber a good job?

[Fallout]

Are councils usually good to work for? They obviously offer a good pension and more holidays then most private firms. Just wondered people's thoughts on this thanks.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

If you dont mind working in properties where you need to wipe your feet on the way out....

 

[Fallout]

Is it not a good job?

 

[Deleted member 267285]

They’re ok, and not all properties have that stigma attached. Pensions aren’t what they used to be, I believe.

 

[Fallout]

Local government pension scheme it says. 27.5 days leave plus bank holidays. Rising to 32.5 after 5 years. 37 hours a week Flexi time.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Not bad they’re still offering lgps, holidays seem the same across the board as do the hours.

 

[Fallout]

And paid if off sick or injure self. Was thinking there maybe chance of career progression?

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Yes all those benefits, and often working from home, so taking a van home too (diesel paid). Yes, could be chance of progression, such as team leader/manager etc.

 

[Fallout]

Thinking of giving it a go. Just worried will be horrible

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Thinking of giving it a go. Just worried will be horrible

You won’t know unless you try. @tomsim i believe has recently started with one, mine used to be one, but they became a housing trust (social housing) and I’ve had some bullying managers and we now have some lackadaisical managers. My manager is ok as he was on the tools when I started.

 

[Matt887]

I have friends that have worked there

 

[Matt887]

They have both been there now about 12 years so can't be bad where they are

 

[tomsim]

Thanks just conserned of being in a worse situation then I am now

 

[Fallout]

Has any one else worked for there council?

 

[Koolpc]

I went for a job at the council once. I didnt get the job as they said i was over qualified! I could read and write!!!