Craftsperson Multi Trade - Fitter/Plumber

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Craftsperson Multi Trade - Fitter/Plumber to handle maintenance at their Nottingham campus. This full-time role includes carrying out plumbing and mechanical services, ensuring efficient operations and customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess appropriate qualifications and a driving license, with prospects for skill development and career progression.

Benefits

27 days holiday + additional university closure days

Employee Assistance Programme

Supplier discounts and reward schemes

Access to sports facilities

Permanent post with necessary tools provided

Qualifications

• Qualified NVQ 3 or equivalent in Plumbing.
• Experience in mechanical services/plumbing maintenance.
• Understanding of heating and ventilation systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to university buildings.
• Liaise with customers and departments for efficient work.
• Complete pre and post task documentation.

Skills

Plumbing

Mechanical Systems

Customer Liaison

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent with extensive experience

Job description

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Salary

£29,329 to £35,943 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

Area

Estates Maintenance Services

Location

Jubilee Campus

Salary

£29,329 to £35,943 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

Posts will initially be offered at the minimum salary point with progression to the higher salary point achieved through an annual incremental pay rise.

Closing Date

Friday 20 June 2025

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

NHE402724X4

The Estates and Facilities Department at the University of Nottingham provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1250 people and provide a wide range of services across our U.K sites.

A qualified and experienced Maintenance Craftsperson - Plumber/Fitter is required to work within the Estates Department undertaking planned and reactive maintenance to University Buildings. You will liaise with customers and other University departments to ensure work is carried out in an efficient and cost effective manner; completing pre and post task documentation to ensure records of work are maintained and accurate.

Candidates should be qualified NVQ 3 or equivalent in an appropriate building services engineering discipline such as Heating Engineering, Plumbing and fitting with mechanical systems (knowledge and experience) or be qualified to NVQ 2 or equivalent with extensive relevant experience in Plumbing or Heating and have experience of working within a mechanical services/plumbing maintenance environment. You should also have a thorough understanding of the operation and repair of heating and ventilation systems. As this role requires the post holder to drive between university sites a full, current driving licence is also essential for this role.

Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression.
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days, plus 5 additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year plus the tools you need to do a great job.
  
  

Hours of work are full time, 36.25 hours per week, worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday) Flexibility will be required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

All of our vacancies are available to view at:

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Informal enquiries may be addressed to David Butler, email [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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• Job Description/Role Profile
  
  

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