University Plumber: Flexible Hours, On-Call & Free Parking

Sodexo Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a qualified Plumber to join our Hard FM Services team at Northumbria University, Gateshead. You will perform planned, reactive and compliance maintenance across the university estate, including student accommodation and academic buildings.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 Plumbing, a driving licence, and the ability to work independently within a team. You'll be on an on-call rota supporting a 24/7 operation, with opportunities to contribute to water hygiene, CAFM updates in

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating, City & Guilds Level 3 Plumbing, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• 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
• 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

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, 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

Skills

Plumbing

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a qualified Plumber to join our Hard FM Services team at Northumbria University, Gateshead. You will perform planned, reactive and compliance maintenance across the university estate, including student accommodation and academic buildings.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 Plumbing, a driving licence, and the ability to work independently within a team. You'll be on an on-call rota supporting a 24/7 operation, with opportunities to contribute to water hygiene, CAFM updates in