Job Title: Plumber Location: Highbury, North Harbour, Sixth Form and Arundel Campus Salary : £42,371.71 Full Time Equivalent per annum Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent, August 2026 Start About us: At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey. We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community. What we offer: Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel) Blue Light Card : providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets! About the role: We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Plumber to join our Estates team. The Plumber will be responsible to the Estates & Facilities Quality and Compliance Manager and will play a key role in providing high-quality customer service throughout our Campuses. This will include carrying out preventative maintenance, responsive repairs, all statutory and planned maintenance tasks and minor works, and ensuring our facilities remain reliable, compliant and well-maintained. Key Responsibilities: Perform statutory and planned maintenance tasks. Install, repair, and maintain pipes, fixtures, and plumbing systems (water, gas, drainage) Diagnose and repair plumbing faults. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, (when required). Work collaboratively with the wider Estates team, staff and contractors to support maintenance, repairs and project work. Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and audit requirements. Promote high standards of health and safety, including compliance with legislation, guidance Ensure safe and efficient use of all machinery, materials and tools used in connection with job role and follow safe working practices at all times. To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you: NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent recognised qualification. Proven experience in plumbing maintenance, ideally within a commercial or live public sector environment. Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements for plumbing systems (e.g., Legionella testing, water regulations). Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Evidence of commitment to professional development A good standard of Maths and English Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Diversity and Inclusion: Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services. Pre-Employment Checks: The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references. We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.