Job Reference: ATRPLUM01
Application deadline: 20/11/2026
Salary: £34,466.00 - £34,466.00
Job Description
Job Title:
Maintenance Engineer - Plumber
Salary:
£34,466 per year
Location:
Waterfront, but will require travel across all college sites
Hours and Weeks per Year:
37 hours / 52 weeks
At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.
Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.
We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
In the role of Maintenance Engineer - Plumber you’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront, with travel across sites as required and your focus will be on delivering planned and reactive plumbing maintenance across the College estate, ensuring water systems, sanitary installations, heating systems and associated building services are safe, compliant and operating effectively.
Your key responsibilities will be supports the day-to-day operation of the estate through maintenance, repairs, inspections and preventative works. Ideally, you’ll have NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent City & Guilds qualification) or be able to prove equivalent ability and demonstrable experience in delivery of planned and reactive plumbing maintenance, repairs and installations. It’s important that you’re able to help ensure College buildings remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose while providing a responsive and customer-focused maintenance service that minimises disruption to teaching, learning and College activities and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
Closing Date : 20 th November 2026 at 11:59pm
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
Proposed Interview Date: 1st - 3rd December 2026
If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers.
Vacancy Documents
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