Plumber - MT0017NB

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a Plumber to join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team responsible for the operation and maintenance of a wide range of services throughout the University Estate.

You will work as part of the Estates Trades Team and assist with the provision of maintenance duties to a wide variety of heating/hot water/mechanical plant on the University’s extensive and varied estate. You will work as part of a small team undertaking both reactive and planned maintenance duties, executing workmanship to a high standard and ensuring strict compliance with all Health and Safety legislation.  

You should be flexible in your approach to work, have experience in the Installation, repair, servicing, maintenance, testing and monitoring of plumbing, heating and gas systems, pipes and fixtures. Not limited to water distribution, waste systems, domestic & commercial central heating system/boilers/radiators/hot water cylinders and controls. Have relevant Plumbing and gas qualifications both in domestic & commercial settings. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have experience of both domestic and commercial gas installations in modern and historic buildings.

Excellent terms and conditions apply – 36.25 hours/week (working hours will vary between the hours of 7am and 6pm and specific timings will vary between work colleagues to suit any operational needs); 30 days annual leave plus 5 statutory days; contributory pension scheme.

This is a permanent position.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits  including:

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives  

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to George Simpson, email: [email protected]  , Tel:07710068928  

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/   

Closing Date: 26 January 2024

Interview Date: 6 February 2024

Please quote ref: MT0017NB

Further Particulars: MT0017NB FPs.doc