At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain and repair plumbing in student accommodation.
- Company: Carnegie Village, Leeds - a vibrant student community.
- Benefits: Earn £18.00 per hour with flexible hours and valuable experience.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference for students while honing your plumbing skills.
- Qualifications: Plumbing NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 18 £ per hour.
The Maintenance Technician - Plumber plays a key role in maintaining high standards across Carnegie Village, Leeds. Working as part of a dedicated on-site team, the postholder delivers planned, reactive, and summer turnaround maintenance to ensure student accommodation remains safe, functional, and ready for each academic intake.
Key Responsibilities
- Reactive maintenance - Provide first-line response to maintenance issues in line with service expectations.
- Planned maintenance - Complete scheduled maintenance tasks across the site.
- Support summer turnaround activities to prepare rooms and communal areas for new students.
- Carry out plumbing repairs in bathrooms and kitchens, alongside general fabric repairs including fixtures, fittings, furniture, and decoration.
- Maintain site presentation standards, including daily litter picking when required.
- Safely move refuse, white goods, mattresses, and furniture.
Health & Safety
- Health & safety reporting - Identify and report hazards or concerns to the appropriate manager.
- Work in line with safe systems of work and building services procedures.
Other Duties
- Participate in training and development as required.
- Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Experience
- Essential: Experience completing domestic or commercial plumbing repairs within a maintenance environment.
- Desirable: Experience working in education, student accommodation, or similar residential settings.
Skills & Knowledge
- Understanding of building services, operational procedures, and safe working practices.
- Strong awareness of health and safety and ability to work safely.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong organisational skills with a flexible approach.
Qualifications
- Essential: Plumbing NVQ Level 2 or BTEC / City & Guilds (6189, 6035, 6129 or equivalent).
- Desirable: GCSE/O-Level Maths and English; general maintenance NVQ qualifications.
Personal Qualities
- Customer-focused and professional.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Team-oriented and willing to share knowledge.
- Flexible, reliable, and proactive.
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