Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Plumbing Operative to join the Estates Department of this high profile University complex.

You will be responsible to the Plumbing / Heating & HVAC Services Manager for the planned and reactive maintenance and repair of Plumbing / Heating & HVAC services and equipment . Be part of a technical response team ensuring asset management, H & S, statutory, work processes and compliance tasks are carried out safely and on time. All of which are to be delivered within budget and standards; whilst ensuring performance is not compromised.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week. You will receive 34 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 university closure days. You will also be enrolled on to the pension scheme with an employers contribution of 21%.

Responsibilities

• The maintenance, repair and replacement of primarily Plumbing & Heating & HVAC equipment including, but not limited to heating services, plumbing, ventilation, plant controls and boiler plant.
• Utilise the FM asset management tool to ensure that work is planned, prioritised and recorded.
• Implement minor installation works in existing buildings.
• To be available for emergency call-out on a rota basis to be detailed by the Plumbing / Heating & HVAC Services Manger.
• To comply with Health and Safety Regulations ensuring equipment used (including personal tools) is maintained is a serviceable condition and that work procedures are safe and adhered to.
• To understand and implement Health and Safety policies and requirements for yourself and others commensurate with your level of responsibility within the department to enable you to discharge your duties and responsibilities safely.
• To undertake any other type of maintenance work in connection with the functioning of the University’s services as required by the Plumbing & Heating & HVAC Services Manager.
• Attend mandatory and job specific training a requested by the university.
• Deal responsible and professionally with emergencies and breakdowns.
• Proactively engage in your own training and development.

Skills & Attributes

• Previous experience of repair and maintenance in connection with mechanical services.
• Experience at working within a multi-disciplined team.
• Be available for call out rota.
• Plumbing or relevant qualification.
• Ability to undertake regular routine repairs and maintenance work within a mechanical maintenance environment.
• To work with efficiency and accurately.
• The ability to priorities own work.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• To possess good interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to undertake future training as required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency