At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and execute plumbing and heating work in a historic college environment.
- Company: Join Christ's College, a prestigious institution in the heart of Cambridge.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days' leave, a pension scheme, and free meals on duty.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Work in beautiful surroundings and contribute to maintaining unique historical buildings.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in plumbing and heating with some experience preferred.
Christ’s College has an opportunity for a qualified plumber/heating engineer to join the College’s maintenance department.
Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU (and all property owned by the College in and around Cambridge)
Salary: £35,475 - £39,754 per annum (Points 38 – 42 on the University’s single salary spine point chart)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 36.5 hours per week
The post-holder will take responsibility for planning and executing all plumbing and associated work on the College site and at the College’s associated external properties in and around Cambridge. For a conscientious professional with the appropriate skills and who enjoys a challenge, this role offers the scope to contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the College’s unique buildings.
The maintenance team is a team of nine (including this post), led by the Head of Estates, and the work is varied over a broad range of historical buildings. As well as being responsible for all the plumbing and heating requirements, the role entails keeping up to date with the on-line fault reporting system, liaising with contract tradesmen, responding to urgent jobs including being available for emergency callouts on an agreed basis and supporting the overall work of the department.
We would like to hear from you if you have an NVQ Level 2 qualification in plumbing and heating, and previous experience in domestic plumbing systems, even if your experience is limited.
About the Employer: Christ’s College is a historical, prestigious, and beautiful environment in the heart of Cambridge. With buildings dating to the 17th Century, Christ’s College has both old and modern spaces and facilities and every day will bring something interesting.
The benefits on offer are many and include:
- 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
- A defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution
- A health care cash plan funded by the College
- A free meal when on duty
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment
Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking.
Closing Date: Noon on 11 September 2026
Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Christ’s College is committed to the principles of equal opportunities, diversity, and respect in our working practices.
No agencies please.
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