Plumbing & Maintenance Project Engineer

onlyFE; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Flexible working where possible

Job summary

onlyFE is seeking a motivated Plumbing Technician for our Nuneaton campus network. You will perform planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs across college sites, ensuring safety, efficiency and high standards. Travel to other sites is essential.

Join a collaborative Estates team, work with contractors and internal colleagues, and contribute to improved water services, asset management and DBS-clearance processes as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plumbing across multiple facilities.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing regulations, water safety standards and health & safety legislation.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform repairs efficiently.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary estates or maintenance team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient with digital maintenance/asset systems such as Freshdesk or Smartlog.
• Independent, proactive problem-solver.
• Committed to high workmanship and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs across college properties, including plumbing systems, infrastructure, fittings, and furniture.
• Support College installation and improvement projects, working collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors.
• Assist with sourcing materials and equipment, ensuring best value and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with other members of the Estates team and provide cross-disciplinary support, including assisting Electrical Engineering colleagues where required.
• Monitor and quality-assure contractor work and support the management of the College’s water services contract.
• Identify hazards, faults, and defects, carrying out appropriate repairs or adjustments to maintain a safe environment for all College users.
• Undertake skilled maintenance and improvement works to enhance and upgrade the College estate.
• Participate in relevant training and professional development to maintain current technical knowledge and health & safety awareness.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role and grade of the post.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Regulatory compliance & safety

Diagnostics & repairs

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Digital maintenance systems

Independent working

Tools

Freshdesk

Smartlog

Job description

onlyFE is seeking a motivated Plumbing Technician for our Nuneaton campus network. You will perform planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs across college sites, ensuring safety, efficiency and high standards. Travel to other sites is essential.

Join a collaborative Estates team, work with contractors and internal colleagues, and contribute to improved water services, asset management and DBS-clearance processes as required.