Heritage Plumbing & Building Technician

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Warminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan

Season ticket loan

EV car lease

Discounts at work

Holiday allowance 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

Join the National Trust team at Stourhead, caring for the Palladian house, world-famous landscape garden and wider estate. You will deliver high-quality plumbing as your main trade and general building works, including conservation repairs, maintenance and installations across heritage buildings and structures.

You’ll work safely, use resources efficiently, keep accurate records, collaborate with colleagues and volunteers, and share your skills with others.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in plumbing or related trade.
• Experience in heritage or complex buildings.
• Understanding of conservation principles.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk management and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets, contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out skilled plumbing work alongside related general trades tasks in a conservation setting.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance and repairs to high standards across heritage buildings.
• Co-ordinate with site teams, surveyors, facilities colleagues and partners.
• Ensure activities meet health and safety requirements via risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Develop work plans and keep accurate records of work, materials and costs.

Skills

Plumbing

Building trades

Conservation principles

Health & safety

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Join the National Trust team at Stourhead, caring for the Palladian house, world-famous landscape garden and wider estate. You will deliver high-quality plumbing as your main trade and general building works, including conservation repairs, maintenance and installations across heritage buildings and structures.

You’ll work safely, use resources efficiently, keep accurate records, collaborate with colleagues and volunteers, and share your skills with others.