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Salary UPP Residential Services primarily delivers a full range of Facilities Management (FM) and Asset Management services to the university sector. At each of the universities we partner with we supply a local team, which successfully manages, and delivers the agreed services. The team provides the day-to-day face of the partnership, providing a high level of customer service plus effective and efficient facilities management, ensuring every aspect is delivered to high standards and supporting the student experience.
Here at UPP we have an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Technician (Plumber) to join our Nottingham team to provide a planned and responsive maintenance service, specialising in Plumbing and Mechanical repairs.
This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Sunday on a shift basis. The salary is up to £32,000 per annum.
Role responsibilities include:
- Undertake maintenance within the residences in a safe working environment, assessing all Health and Safety issues before work commences and report any hazards identified to the relevant Manager
- Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and provide front line response for all plumbing and mechanical work
- Carry out PPM in accordance with the schedule
- Carry our domestic /Commercial boiler servicing
- Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance using a device/tablet
- Liaise with specialist sub-contractors
- Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residences ensuring all information is passed to relevant personnel
We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly and passionate team to help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.
We are looking for you to have worked in a similar role and environment and have great communication and organisation skills, along with the passion to do a great job.
A current UK driving licence and minimum NVQ Level 2 Plumbing qualification are essential for this role.
You will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.
You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.
In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, as well as access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants gyms and more.
We also give two paid volunteering days each year to support a charity of your choice.
Our people are at the heart of how we operate and we welcome everyone who shares our values, regardless of background or identity.
Valuing our differences is what makes UPP a growing success and allows everyone to come to work feeling valued and supported.
We are an inclusive, flexible and supportive employer who is committed to investing in our people through training and development; and we are proud this is recognised through our Investors in People Gold award.
We are a team of people with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.
