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Maintenance Plumber

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN68AX, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • A multi-skilled maintenance plumber is needed for a temporary contract until January 31st, 2025, with a full-time commitment of 37 hours per week.
  • The role involves carrying out reactive and planned building maintenance, particularly in Halls of Residence, and requires practical competence in plumbing tasks.
  • Candidates should ideally have NVQ level 2 qualifications or relevant experience, along with a full UK driving license and good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 per year, and applicants should be adaptable, conscientious, and possess good interpersonal skills.
  • Interested candidates should apply with an updated CV or contact the recruitment agency for further discussions about their career.

Your new roleA 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.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 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

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.