Maintenance Technician - Plumber

Edsential Community Interest Company; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discounts (retail/leisure)

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing programmes

Uniform provided

LGPS pension

25 days leave + holidays

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician - Plumber to join the facilities team at The Conway Outdoor Education Centre. You will perform reactive and planned plumbing maintenance across buildings, diagnose faults, and maintain water systems while upholding health and safety standards.

You’ll develop PPM schedules, support water hygiene, and keep accurate records using digital systems. Experience in commercial or public buildings is desirable.

Qualifications

• Recognised plumbing qualification at Level 2 or above with practical experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing faults independently.
• Knowledge of safe isolation and health & safety for plumbing and water systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organised and adaptable; able to prioritise reactive issues with planned work.
• Familiar with digital systems for job updates and record-keeping.
• Experience in commercial or public buildings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned preventative plumbing maintenance across buildings and water systems.
• Diagnose plumbing faults and perform repairs to minimise disruption.
• Maintain and repair sanitary fixtures and fittings (taps, toilets, showers, pipework).
• Develop and deliver plumbing and water-system PPM schedules with materials and tools.
• Support water hygiene and Legionella control arrangements where trained.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and store tools safely.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance systems and practices.

Skills

Plumbing maintenance

Fault diagnosis

H&S compliance

Communication

Organised & adaptable

Digital record-keeping

Education

Plumbing qualification Level 2+

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Plumber

Company: Edsential Community Interest Company

Salary: £31,048.98 to £33,709.95 a year

Hours: Full-time

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Location: LL61 6DJ

Location: The Conway Outdoor Education Centre,

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Oct 2026

Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Job Title:Maintenance Technician - Plumber

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Edsential is dedicated to providing high-quality services across our facilities, ensuring that all plumbing systems are maintained to the highest standards. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Plumber to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will carry out both reactive and planned preventative plumbing maintenance, ensuring minimal disruption to our operations.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct reactive and planned preventative plumbing maintenance (PPM) across buildings and water systems within agreed timescales.
• Diagnose plumbing faults and perform repairs to minimise disruption to site operations.
• Maintain and repair sanitary fixtures and fittings, including taps, toilets, showers, and associated pipework.
• Develop and deliver plumbing and water-system PPM schedules, ensuring the prioritisation of work and identification of necessary materials and tools.
• Support water hygiene and Legionella control arrangements where trained, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using designated systems and ensure tools and equipment are safe and properly stored.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance systems and work practices.

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a recognised plumbing qualification at Level 2 or above, with practical plumbing experience.
• Experienced in diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults independently.
• Knowledgeable on safe isolation and health and safety requirements relevant to plumbing and water systems.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organised and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise reactive issues alongside planned work.
• Familiarity with digital systems for job updates and record-keeping.
• Experience in commercial or public buildings is desirable.

What benefits do you get in return?

• Competitivemonthly pay
• Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated 24/7 wellbeingprogrammes and a wellbeing team
• Uniform and safety shoes
• Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme
• A friendly and supportive team
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for promotion

We take pride in training and inducting our employees, so everyone has the skills they require to successfully carry out their role. In return, we want your commitment to work hard and to make a big difference!

For further information about this role please or [e-mail].

Edsential regard safeguarding with the highest priority. Applicants for posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant checks and enhanced DBS.

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