Maintenance Plumber

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Plumber Northampton £21p/hr, A multi-skilled maintenance plumber is required to start work ASAP on a temporary contract. You would need to be confident in carrying out reactive and planned building maintenance throughout the site, including Halls of Residence.

Duration: Until January 31st, 2025Hours: Full-time: 37 hours per weekYour day-to-day duties

• Demonstrate practical competence for semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks delegated by the Facilities Helpdesk.

• Efficiently fix plumbing related breakages and leaks when relevant across the campus.

• Liaising with the appropriate teams to ensure minimal disruption is caused to building users.

• Other general site checks to identify and record defects, with the Building Services Supervisor, ensuring information is accurately recorded.

• To complete relevant weekly/monthly Statutory Compliance checks including but not limited to Fire Alarm Testing, Emergency Light Testing, Fire door inspections and Water Temperature Testing.

• Ideally, you are a plumber by trade or are able to repair/ maintain leaks and other bathroom related issues in accordance with approved codes of practice and legislative compliance.

• Qualification in maintenance work to NVQ level 2 (Equivalent) OR relevant time served experience, with references.

• Smartphone/tablet literate is desirable

• You must hold a full UK driving licence E A/I

• Willingness to carry out a variety of tasks, not all plumbing related.

• Demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to an appropriate standard.

Who you are

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to adapt to organisational change if required

• Use your own initiative, either in a team or alone, to conduct tasks delegated by the Line Manager

• Able to work under pressure and manage conflicting demands

• To be adaptable, conscientious and to be a good team member

• Demonstrate a commitment to high service delivery