Plumber

Sodexo; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Sodexo benefits

Retirement plan

Discounts at retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a skilled Plumber to join our Technical Services team supporting Northumbria University in Gateshead. You’ll deliver planned, reactive and compliance maintenance to university estates, ensuring safe, well‑maintained living and learning environments for students and staff.

As part of the team, you’ll work across university buildings and residences with a 40-hour week, flexible start times, and on-call cover.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating or equivalent
• Water Regulations qualification or demonstrable equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience maintaining hot and cold-water systems and sanitaryware
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good IT literacy and use of CAFM/maintenance systems

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plumbing and mechanical systems
• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults quickly and effectively
• Maintain hot and cold-water systems, sanitaryware and distribution systems
• Respond to leaks, blockages, water outages and breakdowns; support water hygiene
• Complete upgrades, replacements and minor installations
• Update maintenance activities in CAFM systems like Maximo
• Work within occupied student residences and facilities
• Participate in on-call rota for 24/7 operation
• Support sustainability and water-efficiency initiatives

Job description

Plumber

• Trinity Square Accommodation, Northumbria University, 202 High Street, Gateshead NE8 1AQ.

• Flexibility required to cover various sites across Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead

• £18.26ph + excellent benefits

• 40hrs pw Monday to Friday

• Flexible start and finish time, 08.00 to 18.30

• Free Parking

• Full UK Driving Licence essential

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Job Introduction:

At Sodexo, we believe that our everyday actions shape brighter futures. We're looking for a skilled and customer-focused Plumber to join our Technical Services team supporting Northumbria University.

This is more than a maintenance role. You'll play a vital part in ensuring thousands of students enjoy safe, comfortable and well-maintained living and learning environments. From student accommodation to academic buildings, your expertise will help keep essential services running smoothly while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

As a Plumber within our Hard FM Services team, you'll be responsible for delivering planned, reactive and compliance-related maintenance activities across the University estate.

If you're a qualified plumber who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys solving problems and wants to be part of a supportive team that values Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plumbing and mechanical systems

• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults quickly and effectively

• Maintain and repair hot and cold-water systems, sanitaryware, pipework, pumps, valves, taps and showers

• Respond to emergency leaks, blockages, water outages and breakdownsSupport water hygiene and Legionella compliance programmes

• Complete plumbing upgrades, replacements and minor installation projects

• Update maintenance activities accurately using CAFM systems such as Maximo

• Work professionally within occupied student residences and academic facilities

• Participate in an on-call rota supporting a 24/7 operation

• Support sustainability and water-efficiency initiatives across the estate

What You Bring:

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating, City & Guilds Level 3 Plumbing, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Water Regulations qualification or demonstrable equivalent competence
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working in a planned and reactive maintenance environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills with the ability to resolve issues efficiently
• Experience maintaining hot and cold-water systems, sanitaryware and associated distribution systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good IT literacy and experience using CAFM or maintenance management systems
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider facilities management team

Desirable

• Unvented Hot Water qualification
• Legionella and Water Hygiene training
• IPAF and PASMA certifications
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Experience working within universities, student accommodation, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale facilities management environments
• Experience supporting refurbishment, lifecycle and minor works projects

What We Offer:

Working with Sodexo isn't just another job but a chance to be part of something that matters.Here, you're welcomed for who you are, encouraged to bring your ideas and purpose to the table, and given the opportunity to make a real difference in the work you do every day. You'll also find the support, flexibility, and room you need to grow in a way that feels right for you.

With over 20 Sodexo benefits to choose from, you'll have access to a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, great gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, legal, and financial support.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Keywords:

Plumbing Maintenance, Facilities Management (FM), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance, Water Hygiene, Legionella Compliance, Building Services, Mechanical Services, Fault Finding & Diagnostics,
CAFM / Maximo