Job Description
* Normal working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 16:00 with a 30minute (unpaid) meal break.
Our prestigious client is seeking a Plumber/ Property Operative to join their small and highly motivated team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance across a number of school buildings and facilities as well as plumbing maintenance duties for the school. We need an experienced plumber and someone able to demonstrate a good range of hands-on technical skills.
The successful candidate will also provide second-line response to the live-in Property Operatives on a call out rota.
Your role:
* Undertake minor plumbing installations, including sinks, toilets, water fountains, radiators, and pipework.
* Maintain and repair heating systems, hot and cold-water services, waste systems, and sanitary fittings.
* Respond swiftly to urgent issues such as leaks, blockages, or faulty fixtures.
* Identify and escalate issues requiring specialist attention or significant remedial works.
* Advise on plumbing safety requirements and report safety failures.
* Assist with planning and upgrading plumbing systems in a managed and coordinated way.
* Keep documentation up to date for all plumbing systems, equipment, and components.
* Maintain records for all repairs, installations, and system tests.
* Liaise with external contractors and monitor their work for compliance and quality.
* Ensure all works are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, including Water Regulations, the Health & Safety at Work Act, and COSHH.
* Conduct and record compliance testing (e.g. TMVs, hot water temperature checks, legionella-related monitoring) in collaboration with the Health and Safety Manager.
* Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance activities.
* Support the Property Manager in ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are in place for all work undertaken.
Other duties:
* Support the running of the School through the set up and break down of equipment and facilities needed to meet the School's needs.
* Undertake small building regeneration and refurbishment works.
* Perform on rotation general maintenance, facilities management, vehicle management and porterage activities throughout the School as a multi skilled operative. Including but not limited to distribution of post & parcels, refuelling and cleaning vehicles, rubbish collection, deployment of signage, management of stores, furniture movements and event staffing.
* Make arrangements for repairs or replacements for all damaged furnishings, fixtures and fittings with the Property Manager.
* Undertake compliance checks on buildings and vehicles in order to ensure the School remains compliant with all relevant legislation (e.g. ISI, HSE).
* Manage and conduct checks on the School's Swimming Pool (training will be provided).
* Be available for any emergencies and act to protect pupils, staff and visitors, and preserve the buildings and the School systems during the emergency.
Benefits:
* Exceptional working environment
* 30 days holiday
* Pension Scheme
* Free meals
* Extensive staff discount
* Tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes
* Use of sports and leisure facilities
* Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development