Multiskilled Plumber

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi skilled Plumber to join the Campus Infrastructure team at the University of Bath, a UK top 10 university.

Working as part of our in-house maintenance team, you will undertake planned and reactive maintenance across the University's academic, residential and sports facilities, primarily on campus with occasional work at our city locations.

The role involves fault finding, diagnosis, maintenance and repair across plumbing and associated mechanical building services, including hot and cold-water systems, sanitaryware, internal drainage and associated piped services. You will also undertake small to medium-sized installations and alteration works, and work alongside other trades where required.

You may also undertake defined minor electrical activities, including isolation, reinstatement, testing and making safe, where appropriately trained, competent and authorised.

You must have served a recognised Apprenticeship at Level 2 or above, for example an NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, or a recognised equivalent/legacy plumbing qualification demonstrating occupational competence to at least the JIB-PMES Plumber Blue Card standard.

You will be a good problem solver with great customer service skills and will have:
- Experience of installation and repair using copper, steel, ABS, PVC, MDPE and press-fit pipe systems
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrable electrical skills or willing to train for them
- A Gas Safe qualification would be an advantage

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:15 to 16:45, however, to suit operational requirements you may be requested to work flexibly at any time between 7am and 7pm, and you will be expected to take part in the on-call rota.

You will be required to drive University vehicles as part of normal duties, and therefore should hold a valid UK driving licence, have appropriate independent means of transport, and live no further than one hour's journey time to the University.

Benefits include:
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and LinkedIn Learning
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

This role is eligible for the Campus Infrastructure refer a friend bonus.