Plumber

Location: Canterbury

Closing date: 23:59 hours BST on Friday 16th August 2024 (unless otherwise stated)

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.

What will help you make a difference?

You will be working in team with 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.

For further information on our staff benefits please go to staff.kent.ac.uk/employment/benefits

What we are looking for in the right candidate: 

• 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.

Rewarding your contribution

• You will enjoy a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing, along with a range of great staff benefits including:43 days' leave per year (personal leave), (plus bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period)
•  an excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
•  study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• on-site parking

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

If you require further information regarding the online application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting EST-181-24 

Please note - applications must be made via the University’s online application system.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.

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.

£25,742 to £28,759 (Grade 5)