Multiskilled Plumber

Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Manual handling training

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

The University of Bath is seeking a Multi skilled Plumber to join the Campus Infrastructure team. Based primarily on campus, you will undertake planned and reactive maintenance across the University’s plumbing and related mechanical building services, including hot and cold-water systems and drainage.

You will fault-find, diagnose, repair, and install plumbing works; you may undertake minor electrical tasks with training, and a Gas Safe qualification would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognised apprenticeship at Level 2 or above in Plumbing and Heating.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or equivalent demonstrating competence to at least Blue Card standard.
• Experience installing and repairing copper, steel, ABS, PVC, MDPE pipe systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance across plumbing and mechanical building services on campus.
• Fault finding, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of hot and cold-water systems and drainage.
• Carry out small to medium-sized installations and alteration works; assist with electrical isolations where trained.
• Work flexibly to support on-call rota and operational needs.

Skills

Copper piping

Electrical skills

Gas Safe qualification

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Plumbing & Heating

Apprenticeship Level 2+

Job description

Salary Starting from £31,861, rising to £38,448

Potentially sponsorable at SP22 under transitional arrangements only.

Grade Grade 6

Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended

Placed on Friday 16 October 2026

Interview date To be confirmed

Reference CC14017

Special Conditions Participation in an on-call rota that receives an additional on-call allowance, Uniform, footwear or personal protective equipment is supplied and is required to be worn, Manual handling, Please see job description for all special conditions.

This role is eligible for the Campus Infrastructure refer a friend bonus*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi skilled Plumber to join the Campus Infrastructure team at the University of Bath, a UK top 10 university.

About the role

Working as part of our in-house maintenance team, you will undertake planned and reactive maintenance across the University's academic, residential and sports facilities, primarily on campus with occasional work at our city locations.

The role involves fault finding, diagnosis, maintenance and repair across plumbing and associated mechanical building services, including hot and cold-water systems, sanitaryware, internal drainage and associated piped services. You will also undertake small to medium-sized installations and alteration works, and work alongside other trades where required.

You may also undertake defined minor electrical activities, including isolation, reinstatement, testing and making safe, where appropriately trained, competent and authorised.

About you

You must have served a recognised Apprenticeship at Level 2 or above, for example an NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, or a recognised equivalent/legacy plumbing qualification demonstrating occupational competence to at least the JIB-PMES Plumber Blue Card standard.

You will be a good problem solver with great customer service skills and will have:

• experience of installation and repair using copper, steel, ABS, PVC, MDPE and press-fit pipe systems.
• demonstrable electrical skills or willing to train for them
• a Gas Safe qualification would be an advantage

Further information

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:15 to 16:45, however, to suit operational requirements you may be requested to work flexibly at any time between 7am and 7pm, and you will be expected to take part in the on-call rota.

You will be required to drive University vehicles as part of normal duties, and therefore should hold a valid UK driving licence, have appropriate independent means of transport, and live no further than one hour's journey time to the University.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

* If a University staff member has 'referred' you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select 'Referred by current member of staff' when answering the question "Where did you learn of this job?" and email [e-mail] the name of the person who referred you.

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

We're committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Right to Work in the UK:We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting:We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.