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The University of Lancaster · Estates Operations Facilities

Maintenance Plumber

Lancaster Permanent Full-time £26,707–£35,199 / year
Closes 13 Dec 2026

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Lancaster University's beautiful campus makes it a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, a post office and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment.

Are you looking for a job which offers you a varied workload, the ability to work independently, no need to travel long distances between jobs, and the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team?

Working hours: Monday–Wednesday 0800–1630; Thursday 0800–1600; Friday 0800–1300, plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous employer pension scheme
- Including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays, a total of 39 days annual leave is allocated
- A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities
- Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings
- Top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear

This post is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis and operates on a shift work pattern.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Ian Watson at [email protected].

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Job details
Reference
0169-26-R3
Category
Estates & Facilities
Posted
9 Nov 2026

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