Maintenance Plumber

Clifton College; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifton College is seeking a Maintenance Plumber to join the busy Facilities team in Bristol. The role involves a broad range of plumbing and heating maintenance, ensuring compliance and high standards of customer service across the College.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 2/3 or City and Guilds Plumbing, at least 5 years' post-qualification experience, and a full UK driving license. Hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, with closure date 23 August 2026.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or City and Guilds Plumbing qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience including reactive plumbing maintenance.
• Valid Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of plumbing and heating maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and resolve faults, undertake repairs and minor projects.
• Support the efficient delivery of Estates services across Clifton College.

Skills

5+ years post-qualification experience

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

City and Guilds Plumbing

Full UK Driving License

Job description

We are looking for a Maintenance Plumber to join our busy Facilities team.

The post holder will undertake a broad range of plumbing and heating maintenance activities, ensuring statutory compliance, service reliability and high standards of customer service. Working as part of the Facilities Team, the role is responsible for diagnosing and resolving faults, undertaking repairs and minor projects, and supporting the efficient delivery of Estates services across the College.

The successful candidate must hold a NVQ Level 2/3, City and Guilds Plumbing or equivalent and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience post qualification including experience of reactive plumbing maintenance. They must hold a Full UK driving license.

The hours are Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours a week

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Closing date: 23 August 2026

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.