Mechanical Tradesperson

Join the University of Salford as a Plumber Mechanical Tradesperson and be part of Team Salford, and one of the UK’s fastest growing universities

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Plumber Mechanical Tradesperson to join us

The Plumber Mechanical Tradesperson is part of a team which is responsible for maintenance and repairs on all heating, ventilation, and water services across the university.

In this role you will work across the university both unassisted, and as part of a team of trades and handypersons colleagues and external contractors.

To succeed in this opportunity: 

• you will work on your own initiative and as part of the wider Estates team.
• You will have extensive experience in plumbing and heating mechanical HVAC for both planned and reactive maintenance tasks
• you will flex your exceptional communication and customer care skills as you respond to tasks, queries and situations which arise daily, in a professional and friendly manner and with attention to detail.
• you may, at times, be asked to work a flexible working week outside of the agreed shift pattern. This could include occasional early starts, late finishes or weekend work as you will be added to the out of hours call-out rota in the trades team (once every 9 – 11 weeks, approximately).

Qualifications and experience:

• Completed a full indentured apprenticeship registered with the CITB or hold a City and Guilds of London Institute Certificate NVQ Level 3 in plumbing and heating (minimum)
• Other qualification in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Full UK driving licence

Collectively we want to improve and expand on the University’s approach to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).  It is part of this role to contribute towards creating an inclusive culture where all our students and staff recognise themselves in those that surround them and can bring their whole selves to the University. 

Please note the starting salary for this position is £32,296 per annum.

As part of the full-time role you receive 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, additional days for winter closure and the opportunity to buy more.

More information about the great benefits at Salford: Reward and benefits | University of Salford . Or to chat about the role, contact Steven Pearson,

The Facilities Management team
The Facilities Management team sits within the Estates and Property Service Division.  Their core objective is to provide an essential and critical Facilities Management services across all campuses, to ensure the buildings and general estates are pleasant, fit for purpose and functional for all our staff and students. 

What’s in it for you?  

• Our excellent pension scheme - 9% of your salary is paid into your pension by the university, and you can choose to pay more and the university will UoS will match your extra contribution (up to 4%).
• Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.
• Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.
• The perks MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

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