Maintenance Plumber

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Plumber to join its Estates and Facilities Directorate. The role involves undertaking mechanical repairs and maintenance work, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This full-time position offers a salary range of £27,319 to £30,378, depending on experience. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team, focused on providing essential services across the campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance work.
• Compliance with industry standards and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical repairs and maintenance work.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes of practice.
• Provide services in a professional and customer-focused manner.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Plumber

Department Estates and Facilities

Estates Operations

Grade: Grade 5

Salary and Working Arrangements

• Salary range: £27,319, up to £30,378 (depending on experience)
• Working arrangements: Permanent
• Full time (35 hours) Monday to Friday
• Participation in an on-call rota for out of hours cover
• (on-call and attendance payments applicable)
• Overtime, subject to workload

Recruitment

• Closing date: 30th October 2025
• Shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the advertising period and if it is possible to fill the vacancy before the specified closing date, the advert will closed immediately.

The Role and Department

As a member of the Estates and Facilities Directorate directly employed labour team, you will undertake mechanical repairs and maintenance work, to an agreed level, in compliance with industry standards, statutory requirements, and relevant codes of practice in a professional and customer-focussed manner.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.