Plumber and Maintenance Worker in Swanage

Overview

We are looking for a Plumber and Maintenance Worker to join our team.

As part of the Plumber and Maintenance Worker role, you will work within the Building Services department to ensure the YMCA Bournemouth estate is maintained to a high standard, working within management guidelines and ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commercial and domestic plumbing works across the Association, including basic maintenance and other trade duties such as basic carpentry, painting, decorating and tiling.
• Repair and install new plumbing and sanitaryware across the YMCA Bournemouth estate, including replacement baths, shower trays, level decks and related equipment.
• Install new pipework (copper, Speedfit, waste and rainwater systems) and sundry items such as taps and ball valves.
• Carry out general building maintenance including decorating, tiling and other basic maintenance tasks.
• Complete compliance checks for fire doors, water management and emergency lighting, and other building compliance works.

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised trade qualification at a basic level.
• Experience in domestic and commercial plumbing.
• Experience in building maintenance.
• Good basic numeracy and written English skills.
• Additional Requirements
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, or willingness to undertake safeguarding training.
• Experience of basic plastering, building walls, plumbing and joinery.
• Experience of building compliance works.
• Employment subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Enhanced level DBS check required if the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk; otherwise a Basic level DBS check.

• Personal Attributes
• Enthusiastic, proactive and committed.
• Calm, professional and resilient.
• Adaptable and dedicated.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

• Competitive employer pension contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP services.
• Discounted gym memberships, Blue Light Card eligibility and savings across YMCA Bournemouth facilities and services.
• Discounts on holiday clubs, swimming lessons, children’s activities, café purchases, room hire, wellbeing services and accommodation stays.
• Employee benefits are subject to change.
• Equal Opportunity

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.

If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.

We do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

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