Craftsperson - Multi Trade Fitter/Plumber

The University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a qualified Maintenance Craftsperson to support its Estates Department with planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ 3 in a relevant discipline such as Heating Engineering or Plumbing, or NVQ 2 with experience, and will possess a thorough understanding of heating and ventilation systems. Benefits include a competitive holiday allowance of 27 days, ongoing skill development, and a permanent position with required full-time hours.

Benefits

27 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Supplier discounts and travel schemes

State of the art sports facilities

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Qualified NVQ 3 or equivalent in Heating Engineering or Plumbing.
• Experience in mechanical services/plumbing maintenance environment.
• Full current driving licence required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Heating Engineering

Plumbing and fitting

Mechanical systems

Understanding of heating and ventilation systems

Full driving licence

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in building services engineering

NVQ 2 or equivalent with relevant experience

Job description

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.

Role Overview

A qualified and experienced Maintenance Craftsperson is required to work within the Estates Department at either University Park, Jubilee Campus or the Medical School at the Queens Medical Centre 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.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should be qualified NVQ 3 or equivalent in an appropriate building services engineering discipline such as Heating Engineering, Plumbing and fitting with mechanical systems, or be qualified NVQ 2 or equivalent with relevant experience in Plumbing or Heating and have experience of working within a mechanical services/plumbing maintenance environment. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of the operation and repair of heating and ventilation systems and possess a full, current driving licence to drive between university sites.

Benefits

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.
• Uniform provided.

Working Hours and Flexibility

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