Maintenance Plumber
Tyne Coast College – Estates Team (Cross College)
Location: South Shields & Wallsend
Salary: £29,645 – £31,598 per annum (SO1, Spine Points 23–25)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Full Time, Permanent)
Reference: RTF(Apply online only)
Closing Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026 (23:59 GMT)
Join Our Estates Team
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Plumber to help keep our vibrant college campuses running smoothly. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and taking pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, professional environment.
Why Join Tyne Coast College?
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✅ Half-day Fridays – start your weekend early
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✅ Free onsite parking
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✅ 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) – rising with service
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✅ Local Government Pension Scheme
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✅ Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
Develop Your Career
We’re committed to investing in our people. In this role, you’ll have opportunities to:
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Expand your professional skills
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Work towards your Gas Safe qualification
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Engage in ongoing CPD within the Estates team
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Provide practical mentoring and guidance to the next generation of trades professionals
The Role
Working across our South Shields and Wallsend sites, you’ll:
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Carry out planned plumbing maintenance
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Respond to reactive and urgent repairs
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Investigate faults and implement effective solutions
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Undertake installations and general building maintenance
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Support out-of-hours emergency call-outs when required
Using our digital job management system (Estates Helpdesk / SysAid), you’ll operate within a structured and collaborative team focused on safety, efficiency and high standards.
What We’re Looking For
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Level 3 Plumbing qualification
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Experience in building maintenance, including repairs and installations
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Full UK Driving Licence
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A proactive, solution-focused approach
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Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship