Plumber / Multi-Skilled Engineer

 Estate Services

This permanent, full-time post is available immediately.

Working shift pattern:

36.5 Hrs P/W over a 4-day week and 5 week rota (9.125 Hrs per day).

Early Shift 08:00 to 18:00 (3 per week)

Late Shift 10:00 to 20:00 (1 per week)

Please note there are no weekend shifts.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Summary of the role   

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plumbing / Multi skilled Engineer to work across the University of Exeter Estate. The operative should have training, qualification, and experience in general Plumbing works in commercial premises.

The role is part of a large in-house Team carrying out Planned Maintenance and Repair works across Campus over a 4 day week 5 week working rota. Additional Callout Allowance available once up to speed and knowledgeable on the University Estate.

Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, you will be a member of the operational team working alongside other maintenance operatives in the Electrical, Mechanical, and Building & Structural Services.

About You  

You will:

• have served a recognised Plumbing or apprenticeship
• hold City & Guilds or NVQ 1/2/3 or be time served
• have a good working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and standards, (i.e., Electricity at Work Act, Manual Handling, and Working at Heights, COSHH and HSAWA)
• be required to liaise directly with University staff of all levels, and therefore a polite and calm disposition is essential
• have a flexible and willing attitude and the ability to relate and build a good relationship with colleagues
• have the ability to work on own initiative and be able to prioritise work demands and meet strict deadlines

Further Information 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Piper, [email protected] or (01392) 726595. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.