*Facilities Operative - Heating Engineer/Plumber **The role*The School Heating Engineer/Plumber is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing plumbing systems and fixtures to ensure the school's facilities are safe, functional, and compliant with health and safety regulations. This role involves diagnosing and addressing plumbing issues, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting general facility upkeep.This key role requires an organised and proactive approach and you will be able to work on your own initiative and demonstrate excellent time management whilst being able to work to tight deadlines and thrive under pressure.*Reports to*Maintenance Supervisor*Salary*: £44,000 - £47,000 per annum.*Working hours*: Your normal hours of work are 08:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday, 30 minute unpaid break. You may be required to work such additional hours as the School considers necessary to fulfil the operational needs of the School.*Holiday entitlement*: 28 days per annum, plus 7 days bank holidays. May Day is a working day.*Specific Responsibilities**Plumbing Maintenance and Repairs:** Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing systems, including pipes, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, and water heaters.* Address leaks, clogs, and other plumbing issues promptly to minimise disruption to school operations.* Replace or repair defective or worn-out components.* Use of on site jetting machine to clear drain blockages.*Installation and Upgrades:** Install new plumbing systems, fixtures, and appliances as needed.* Upgrade outdated plumbing infrastructure to meet safety and efficiency standards.*Preventative Maintenance:** Servicing of all gas and oil boilers across site.* Conduct routine inspections to identify potential plumbing problems before they escalate.* Perform maintenance tasks such as clearing drains, flushing systems, and testing water pressure.*Safety and Compliance:** Ensure your qualifications to allow you to work with all oil and gas boilers remain up to date with current UK regulations.* Ensure all plumbing work complies with plumbing codes and safety regulations.* Maintain a safe work environment by following established safety protocols, school policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE).* Ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation and building regulations.* Maintain compliance documentation such as risk assessments, maintenance works and inspections* Plan, direct and coordinate essential services for vehicle maintenance.*Emergency Response:** Respond promptly to plumbing emergencies, such as burst pipes or major leaks, to minimise damage and disruption.* Assist in after-hours emergencies as needed*Record Keeping and Reporting** Maintain accurate records of work performed, including inspections, repairs, and installations and time spent on projects, materials used.* Report issues requiring significant repairs or replacements to the Facilities Supervisor.* Keep inventory of plumbing tools and request replacements or new equipment as required.* Submit regular reports to the Facilities Supervisor.*Collaboration:** Work closely with the facilities team, school staff and contractors to determine electrical needs and priorities.* Provide input on plumbing-related aspects of renovation or construction projects* Coordinate with external contractors as necessary.* Reduce energy consumption as far as possible and look for ways to mitigate energy wastage Ensuring machines are turned off when not in use, closing windows and turning off lights around site when appropriate.* Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences* Assist in general maintenance tasks, and assist the facilities team as and when required.* Assist with general waste collection and disposal.*Qualifications** Gas safe and LPG qualified desirable. Training can be provided for the right candidate.* OFTEC qualified* Proven experience as a qualified plumber, preferably in a school or institutional setting.* Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and best practices.* Familiarity with plumbing codes and regulations.*Essential Skills** The ability to multitask and prioritise workload* Confident decision making within the scope set* Time management skills* IT skills, the ability to use a tablet PC* A practical, flexible and innovative approach to work* Physical stamina to perform manual labor and lift heavy materials.* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail*Desirable Skills** Awareness of the role of Data Protection in the workplace.* Experience of working in an industry that is inspected by a regulatory body or in a company with quality assurance systems.* Experience of working paperless.*Personal style and behaviour** Commitment to the support of young people.* Commitment to the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy.* Conscious of safeguarding and the need to promote the welfare of the pupils.* Willingness to undertake appropriate professional development.* Assurance of total confidentiality and discretion.*Work Environment:** The position may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.* Occasional work outside regular school hours to minimise disruptions to classes.*Benefits*:* Eligible to join the Health Cash Plan after 6 months service* Life Insurance after 6 months service* Free lunch during term time* Free Onsite parking* Culford Sports Centre gym membership including the Tennis Centre and use of swimming pool* Staff wellness sessions during term-time including staff circuits and Pilates* Enhanced employer pension contributions to 5% with the ability to salary sacrifice* Staff support programme including counselling, financial and legal support* Staff discount on school fees* Staff discount on Culford summer activity camps* Support for training and on-going personal development* Staff event days - annual Staff BBQ & Picnic in the Park for employees and families* Entry to the Culford Classic Car show* Staff discount at Adnams Bury St Edmunds, B&Q and All Saints Hotel*Flexibility and Variation:*This job description outlines the role as it stands at the date shown. Culford School periodically reviews job descriptions to ensure they remain accurate and relevant. Changes may be made following consultation with the postholder. While the aim is to agree on reasonable changes, the School reserves the right to change the job description following consultation.Culford School is a boarding and day school for over 850 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood.SafeguardingCulford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo a child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.Flexibility and Variation:This job description outlines the role as it stands at the date shown. Culford School periodically reviews job descriptions to ensure they remain accurate and relevant. Changes may be made following consultation with the post holder. While the aim is to agree on reasonable changes, the School reserves the right to change the job description following consultation.All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about that process please refer to the application form.As an equal opportunities employer, Culford School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Culford School.Culford School puts at the centre of its operation the safeguarding of the pupils of the school. There is a commitment to keep safeguarding at the forefront of every employee and volunteer’s mind. We encourage a culture of challenge, not just to act when there is a need, but also in the way we think to ensure the risks of harm to the pupils’ individual welfare are minimised.Job applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening and be subject to checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful applicants must complete mandatory pre-employment training in safeguarding and other key areas before the commencement of employment.Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. As you have been shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or phone 0300 123 1999Job Type: Full-timePay: £44,000.00-£47,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Canteen* Company pension* Discounted or free food* Employee discount* Free fitness classes* Free parking* Gym membership* Health & wellbeing programme* On-site gym* On-site parking* Sick payWork authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person