At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair plumbing systems in student accommodation, ensuring high standards.
- Company: Join the UK's leading social enterprise focused on community and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a cashback healthcare plan, bonus scheme, and excellent holiday allowance.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and extra perks like discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in plumbing maintenance and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
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As part of Places for People Group, Places for People Students are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience.
More about your role: We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer Plumber on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will support the upkeep of our student accommodation sites, ensuring all plumbing maintenance is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard. On a daily basis, you will be responsible for completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive plumbing issues, ensuring all works are completed in line with performance requirements and service standards.
At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.
More about you: The successful candidate will have experience in a plumbing maintenance role and possess the relevant qualifications. You will be a proactive problem solver with a strong customer focus and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent)
- Experience in maintenance plumbing (commercial/FM preferred)
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of water systems, drainage and pipework
- Good communication and customer service skills
Desirable: experience with heating systems, Gas Safe registration, or experience within student accommodation or facilities management.
Benefits:
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 per year
- Bonus scheme
- Pension with matched contributions
- Excellent holiday allowance
- Training and development
- Extra perks including discounts at shops, cinemas and more
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business
Maintenance Engineer Plumber in England employer: Places for People
Places for People in Birmingham is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises community engagement and exceptional service delivery. With flexible working arrangements and health memberships, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while also having access to numerous growth opportunities within the leisure and hospitality sector.
