Plumber

We have an exciting opportunity for a Basic Plumber to join the University’s Commercial Services and Estates Maintenance department on a full time and ongoing basis.

You will provide reactive maintenance and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) service to all stakeholders at the University for plumbing work and ensure compliance with SLA s, statutory legislation and regulatory requirements.

As Plumber you can expect to be involved in:

Working in team, you will be responsible for the quality of all specific works you have undertaken, and the day-to-day planning and prioritising of your own workload, so you will need the ability to make independent decisions where appropriate based on trade, specialist knowledge and experiences. You will perform plumbing maintenance on an evening shift basis, (12-8pm) on a wide range of university multipurpose buildings, which are used for student, staff and visitors so you will need to show flexibility regarding your working hours.

What will you bring to the role?

• Registered Apprenticeship in plumbing or significant demonstrable experience to an equivalent level
• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in plumbing
• Proven experience working as a plumber in a maintenance and team environment.
• Ability to accurately record information electronically using basic IT skills and in writing.
• A willingness to work flexibly to do training and learn new skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

Meet your team: 

Estates are responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure, buildings and extensive grounds at Kent. The department also has responsibility for the security of students, staff and visitors, transport, parking and travel; customer and postal services and the Design & Print Centre

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number EST-181-24-R.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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