Gas Safe Plumber

UPP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Training opportunities

Two volunteering days per year

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

Job summary

UPP in Leeds is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician specialised in plumbing and mechanical repairs to join our campus team. The role covers both planned and responsive maintenance to ensure a safe and thriving environment for students.

The position is permanent full time (37.5 hours, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday) with overtime. A domestic gas qualification and a UK driving licence are essential, with a competitive salary of £38,499 per year plus overtime.

Qualifications

• Must hold a domestic gas qualification and have experience on these systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to support the maintenance team.
• Experience as a skilled plumber in a maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance for plumbing and mechanical work.
• Record breakdowns and maintenance in records; support statutory compliance.
• Undertake PPM in line with schedule; liaise with sub-contractors as needed.
• Ensure safe working practices and manage health and safety issues on site.
• Assist with statutory testing including fire safety checks and emergency lighting checks.
• Lead stock management for building fabric parts to meet SLA timescales.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

Domestic gas qualification

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.

We have an opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician specialising in plumbing and mechanical repairs to work as part of our Leeds team, providing both planned and responsive maintenance expertise.

This is a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours, 5-days per week. You will be part of the maintenance team that covers shift patterns between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The salary is £38, 499 per annum plus overtime.

*** Please note that you must hold a domestic gas qualification and have experience of working on these systems to apply for this role alongside a current UK manual driving licence. ***

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and provide front line response for all plumbing and mechanical work
• Undertake all work in a safe working environment, assessing all Health and Safety issues before work commences and report any hazards or safety issues to the relevant Manager
• Carry out PPM in accordance with the schedule & liaise with specialist sub-contractors
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance
• Assist with statutory testing including fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher, fire blanket and fire detector checks, water temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and emergency lighting checks
• Take the lead in building fabric stock management (ordering, storage, distribution) ensuring appropriate parts are held and available to meet SLA timescales for repair
• Assist team colleagues in other trades as and when required including cross-trade skills sharing

We are looking for to already be a skilled plumber within a maintenance environment with a range of repair work experience. You will also have great communication and organisation skills, always delivering work to a high standard.

Alongside this, you will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.

You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends every year.

We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly team and help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, training, two paid volunteering days each year, travel season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more.

UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.