Plumber

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Sodexo benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Plumber role at Northumbria University, Gateshead, covering sites across Newcastle and Gateshead. 40 hours per week, 08:00 to 18:30, with flexible start/finish times and free parking. £18.26 per hour plus excellent benefits.

As part of Hard FM, you’ll perform planned and reactive maintenance, support water hygiene and Legionella compliance, and work across occupied buildings. Valid UK driving licence and qualifications required; on‑call rota involved.

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating, City & Guilds Level 3 Plumbing or equivalent.
• Water Regulations qualification or demonstrable equivalent competence.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining hot & cold-water systems and sanitaryware.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good IT literacy and CAFM/maintenance systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a wider team.
• Desirable Unvented Hot Water qualification.
• Desirable Legionella and Water Hygiene training.
• Desirable IPAF and PASMA certifications.
• Desirable First Aid at Work qualification.
• Desirable Experience in universities, student accommodation or large facilities management.

Responsibilities

• 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 and sanitaryware.
• Respond to leaks, blockages and water outages.
• Support water hygiene and Legionella compliance programmes.
• Complete upgrades, replacements and minor installations.
• Update maintenance activities using CAFM systems such as Maximo.
• Work within occupied student residences and facilities.
• Participate in an on-call rota for 24/7 operation.
• Support sustainability and water-efficiency initiatives across the estate.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating

Water Regulations qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Fault-finding & diagnostics

Experience in planned/reactive MAINT

Communication & customer service

IT literacy and CAFM systems

Independency in work & team player

Unvented Hot Water (Desirable)

Legionella & Water Hygiene (Desirable)

IPAF & PASMA (Desirable)

First Aid at Work (Desirable)

Education

NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating or City & Guilds Level 3

Tools

Maximo

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 Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline 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 breakdowns
• Support 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
• Desirable Legionella and Water Hygiene training
• Desirable IPAF and PASMA certifications
• Desirable First Aid at Work qualificationDesirable Experience working within universities, student accommodation, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale facilities management environments
• Desirable 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.

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