Maintenance Plumber

Thorn Baker Facilities Management; Beeston; On-site; GBP 31,088 - 42,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteer days

Rewards platform discounts

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Thorn Baker Facilities Management is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated team, delivering plumbing and mechanical maintenance across residential accommodations. You will carry out planned and reactive tasks, and support the wider maintenance team as required.

The role is full-time with a 37.5-hour week, a ten-week rolling rota covering two weekends out of ten, and a strong emphasis on health and safety and staff development within a well-established organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a plumbing and maintenance environment.
• Good knowledge of plumbing and mechanical building services.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Understanding of building services systems and safe working practices.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and the ability to work safely at all times.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible approach with the willingness to support colleagues and work across different sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance within the residences in a safe working environment, assessing all Health & Safety risks before work commences and reporting any hazards to the relevant Manager.
• Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with Service Level Agreements, providing first-line response for plumbing and mechanical repairs.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities in line with the maintenance schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns, repairs and statutory compliance documentation.
• Liaise with specialist subcontractors when required.
• Carry out statutory testing including PAT testing, fire alarm testing, fire door testing and other compliance checks.
• Support the wider maintenance team with general PPM and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Report Health & Safety concerns promptly, ensuring all relevant information is communicated appropriately.
• Assist at different sites when required and work additional hours, with notice, during peak student arrival and departure periods.

Skills

Plumbing & Mechanical

Maintenance experience

Building services knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Plumbing & Mechanical)

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician with a background in plumbing and mechanical maintenance? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If you're looking for a permanent role with a great work-life balance, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work for a well-established organisation, then we have the role for you.

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join a dedicated maintenance team, providing both planned and reactive maintenance across residential accommodation. This is a varied role with a plumbing and mechanical bias, although you'll also be involved in general building maintenance and supporting the wider maintenance team when required.

If you're looking for a rewarding role with a supportive employer that genuinely invests in its people, then read on and apply.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £36,574 per annum plus overtime
• Full-time role working 37.5 hours per week
• Ten-week rolling rota, covering just two weekends out of every ten
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 days additional holiday purchase scheme
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Access to a comprehensive rewards platform offering discounts at retailers, restaurants, gyms and more
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to work for a well-established organisation with a fantastic team culture

Duties

• Undertake maintenance within the residences in a safe working environment, assessing all Health & Safety risks before work commences and reporting any hazards to the relevant Manager.
• Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with Service Level Agreements, providing first-line response for plumbing and mechanical repairs.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities in line with the maintenance schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns, repairs and statutory compliance documentation.
• Liaise with specialist subcontractors when required.
• Carry out statutory testing including PAT testing, fire alarm testing, fire door testing and other compliance checks.
• Support the wider maintenance team with general PPM and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Report Health & Safety concerns promptly, ensuring all relevant information is communicated appropriately.
• Assist at different sites when required and work additional hours, with notice, during peak student arrival and departure periods.

What you'll need

Essential

• Previous experience working in a plumbing and maintenance environment.
• Good knowledge of plumbing and mechanical building services.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Understanding of building services systems and safe working practices.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and the ability to work safely at all times.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible approach with the willingness to support colleagues and work across different sites when required.