Plumber

Anglia Ruskin University; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglia Ruskin University is seeking a skilled Plumber for its Cambridge campus, responsible for maintenance and refurbishment of facilities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant NVQ qualification alongside hands-on experience, demonstrating strong communication skills and IT literacy. The role offers an agile working environment with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel-to-work schemes

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in building services.
• Demonstrable hands-on field experience in plumbing.
• Able to prepare specifications and contracts for maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Under-take planned refurbishment works on washrooms.
• Manage routine and complex installations and repairs.
• Complete pre- and post-task documentation and compliance checks.

Skills

IT literate

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing with experience

Job description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields. We deliver impactful research addressing pressing issues and making a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognized by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health, and Social Care students in the East of England and among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeships, working with hundreds of employers nationwide.

About the Role:

We are seeking to recruit a Plumber based at our Cambridge campus within the Estates & Facilities Services. The role involves undertaking planned refurbishment works on ARU’s washrooms and reactive maintenance across university buildings. Responsibilities include completing pre- and post-task documentation, managing routine and complex installations, repairs, compliance checks, and ensuring all facilities meet high safety and efficiency standards.

The ideal candidate will be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant building services engineering discipline, or NVQ Level 2 with extensive relevant experience in plumbing and commercial washroom installations. Demonstrable experience and ongoing professional development relevant to the role are also valued.

Applicants should have previous hands-on field experience, be IT literate, capable of preparing specifications and contracts for maintenance work, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Ian Brown, Asset Manager, at [e-mail].

Learn more about working with us and our recruitment process.

We offer an agile working culture, extensive benefits including generous holiday entitlement, pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel-to-work schemes, and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for details.

This post does not meet the UK Government’s immigration criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, including salary requirements.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. ARU conducts online searches as part of the shortlisting process.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are committed to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications are received.