Plumber - MT5212

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension scheme

Hybrid working environment

Staff parking

34 Days Annual Leave + 5 Public Hols

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The University of St Andrews invites applications for a Plumber to join the Estates maintenance team. You will contribute to the operation and maintenance of heating and hot water systems, overseeing gas installations in domestic and commercial settings across historic and modern buildings.

The role involves reactive and planned maintenance, high workmanship standards, and strict health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, repair, servicing, maintenance, testing and monitoring of plumbing, heating and gas systems.
• Experience of domestic and commercial gas installations in modern and historic buildings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heating, hot water and mechanical plant across the University Estate.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance with a high standard of workmanship.
• Ensure strict compliance with all Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

Plumbing

Gas installation

Heating systems

Maintenance

Communication

Education

Plumbing and gas qualifications

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Plumber to join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team responsible for the operation and maintenance of a wide range of services throughout the University Estate.

You will work as part of the Estates Trades Team and assist with the provision of maintenance duties to a wide variety of heating/hot water/mechanical plant on the University's extensive and varied estate. You will work as part of a small team undertaking both reactive and planned maintenance duties, executing workmanship to a high standard and ensuring strict compliance with all Health and Safety legislation.

You should be flexible in your approach to work, have experience in the Installation, repair, servicing, maintenance, testing and monitoring of plumbing, heating and gas systems, pipes and fixtures. Not limited to water distribution, waste systems, domestic & commercial central heating system/boilers/radiators/hot water cylinders and controls. Have relevant Plumbing and gas qualifications both in domestic & commercial settings. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have experience of both domestic and commercial gas installations in modern and historic buildings.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work-it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best. In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Plumber includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people who are currently underrepresented at the University.

Closing Date: 12 October 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed

Job Description: MT5212DD FPs.pdf

Estates

Salary: Grade 5, £32,080 - £37,694 per annum

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Full Time

Start date: As soon as possible

Duration: Standard