Mechanical Technician (Plumber/Fitter)

A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers' demand.

Faculty / Directorate

The Estates & Facilities Directorate is large and diverse, employing about 300 people, ranging from plumbers, electricians, carpenters, cleaners, porters and leisure centre assistants, to property management professionals, architects, project officers, CAD, space management, sustainability and energy and administrative personnel.

The recent award-winning campus transformation project has created a first-class city centre campus that fully integrates with Leicester’s West End, historic quarter and the city centre. Providing a modern, safe and inspiring environment that our students and staff have come to expect.

Role

An experienced Mechanical Technician (Plumber/Fitter) is required to join the Estates and Facilities Maintenance team. Reporting to the Building Services Supervisor this role will covers the repair and maintenance on all plumbing installations and building service engineering systems. You will be expected to carry out day to day reactive maintenance to plumbing, drainage and heating systems and respond to emergency situations and make safe.

Ideal Candidate

You must hold a C&G Mechanical qualification or equivalent or be apprenticeship trained; have experience of mechanical trade work on a wide range of building services plant and equipment along with the knowledge of Health and Safety legislative compliance related to the role.

Whilst being proactive in your approach you will be a self-motivated individual with the ability work both independently and as part of a team attending work outside of normal hours when necessary. Experienced in the use of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel, as you will be required to complete on-line work requests issued by the Estates Helpdesk.

If you require any further information regarding this post or wish to have an informal conversation please contact Mr Dave Chambers, Deputy Head of Estates Maintenance on 0116 250 6460. 

Closing date: 30 March 2025

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