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SalaryDiscover the unique opportunity to work with our client at The Open University, a distinguished public Distance Learning and Research University. As one of the largest universities in the UK for undergraduate education, they are at the forefront of innovation and education excellence.
The Infrastructure Team is looking for an experienced Maintenance Plumber to join the Estates Maintenance team at Walton Hall Campus, in Milton Keynes, to start as soon as possible. This position is permanent and will be working full time, is the salary is £25,742 to £28,759 (depending on experience) plus £3,500 allowance per year.
About the Role
Estates is responsible for the management and development of University premises in Milton Keynes and its National and Regional Centres.
The role holder will be responsible for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of mechanical building services to the University. Some of the key duties include; working as part of a team to carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance of LTHW heating systems, fan coil units, ventilation systems, hot and cold water systems and other building services installations.
If you are an experienced, motivated Plumber looking to work for the UK's largest university then look no further!
The Maintenance Plumber responds to out of hours emergencies on mechanical building services and plumbing systems as part of an on-call rota with the electricians and contract support.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake planned preventative maintenance work on mechanical services (e.g. heating, cooling and air handling systems, hot and cold water systems) recording and reporting all defects
- Undertake reactive maintenance work and repairs on all types of building services plant recording and reporting all defects
- Undertake minor mechanical and plumbing installations
- Undertake preparation work for engineering statutory inspections
- Carries out inspections of mechanical and plumbing installations, updating schedules of plant as required.
Skills and Experience
This role will suit you if you:
- Have completed a craft apprenticeship with City & Guilds or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma (NVQ L2 with key skills), or an advanced modern apprenticeship in mechanical services, heating, ventilation, plumbing, refrigeration or air conditioning
- Have proven and relevant post-apprenticeship experience in operation and maintenance of mechanical building services for a public or commercial property/estate management organisation
- Are adaptable, flexible, proactive, have good interpersonal and communication skills and be committed to providing a high quality of service to our customers
- Are able to participate in the out of hours call out rota which is an essential requirement of the position
The client promotes diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you feel this role is of interest, please apply online.
