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Multi-Skilled Technician - Plumber
Company
UPP
Location
Leeds
Job Type
Full–time and Contractor
Posted
10 days ago
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Job Description
A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating a sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive. At UPP, we understand just how important this is and that’s why at each of the universities we partner with we have a dedicated onsite team offering a range of facilities management services designed to support the safety of the building and ensure students enjoy a high quality of life throughout their stay.
We have an opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician specialising in plumbing and mechanical repairs to work as part of our Leeds team, providing both planned and responsive maintenance expertise.
This is a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours, 5-days per week. You will be part of the maintenance team that covers shift patterns between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The salary is £38499.00per annum plus overtime.
Please note that a current UK manual driving licence is essential for this role alongside a valid domestic gas safe qualification. ?
Key responsibilities include:
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and provide front line response for all plumbing and mechanical work
• Undertake all work in a safe working environment, assessing all Health and Safety issues before work commences and report any hazards or safety issues to the relevant Manager
• Carry out PPM in accordance with the schedule & liaise with specialist sub-contractors
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance
• Assist with statutory testing including fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher, fire blanket and fire detector checks, water temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and emergency lighting checks
• Take the lead in building fabric stock management (ordering, storage, distribution) ensuring appropriate parts are held and available to meet SLA timescales for repair
• Assist team colleagues in other trades as and when required including cross-trade skills sharing
We are looking for to already be a skilled plumber within a maintenance environment with a range of repair work experience. You will also have great communication and organisation skills, always delivering work to a high standard.
Alongside this, you will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.
You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends every year.
We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly team and help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.
What we offer:
In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, training, two paid volunteering days each year, travel season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more.
Our people are at the heart of how we operate.
We welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners, for the benefit of all.
Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect are our core values. These outline what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.
We have an opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician specialising in plumbing and mechanical repairs to work as part of our Leeds team, providing both planned and responsive maintenance expertise.
This is a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours, 5-days per week. You will be part of the maintenance team that covers shift patterns between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The salary is £38499.00per annum plus overtime.
Please note that a current UK manual driving licence is essential for this role alongside a valid domestic gas safe qualification. ?
Key responsibilities include:
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and provide front line response for all plumbing and mechanical work
• Undertake all work in a safe working environment, assessing all Health and Safety issues before work commences and report any hazards or safety issues to the relevant Manager
• Carry out PPM in accordance with the schedule & liaise with specialist sub-contractors
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance
• Assist with statutory testing including fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher, fire blanket and fire detector checks, water temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and emergency lighting checks
• Take the lead in building fabric stock management (ordering, storage, distribution) ensuring appropriate parts are held and available to meet SLA timescales for repair
• Assist team colleagues in other trades as and when required including cross-trade skills sharing
We are looking for to already be a skilled plumber within a maintenance environment with a range of repair work experience. You will also have great communication and organisation skills, always delivering work to a high standard.
Alongside this, you will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.
You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends every year.
We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly team and help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.
What we offer:
In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, training, two paid volunteering days each year, travel season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more.
Our people are at the heart of how we operate.
We welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners, for the benefit of all.
Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect are our core values. These outline what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.
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What is the National Living Wage rate for cleaning staff jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of 1 April 2026 according to the latest rates published on GOV.UK. Cleaning staff on zero-hour contracts must receive this rate for every hour worked including travel time between sites. Overtime does not attract a higher statutory rate but must still meet the £12.50 minimum.
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Applicants must provide a valid passport or national identity card plus proof of right to work such as a share code from the GOV.UK service or a biometric residence permit. No formal education certificates are required but employers often request a basic DBS check certificate for roles in schools or hospitals. A National Insurance number must be supplied within 8 weeks of starting work.
How many hours per week and how much annual leave do cleaning staff receive in the United Kingdom?
Full-time cleaning contracts are typically 37.5 hours per week with a maximum average of 48 hours under the Working Time Regulations 1998. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year including bank holidays which equals 28 days for someone working 5 days a week. Part-time staff accrue leave on a pro-rata basis at 12.07% of hours worked.
