Multi-Skilled Technician – Plumber

Company: CO1041 UPP Leeds Student Residences Limited
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Role Overview


A Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician specialising in plumbing and mechanical repairs is required for the Leeds team at UPP. This permanent full-time position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. The role requires a current UK manual driving licence and a valid domestic gas safe qualification. Salary is £38,499 per annum plus overtime.


Key Responsibilities



  • Plan and execute preventive and reactive maintenance in line with the Service Level Agreement.

  • Provide front-line response to all plumbing and mechanical work.

  • Assess health-and-safety issues before commencing work and report hazards.

  • Carry out preventive maintenance programmes and liaise with specialist subcontractors.

  • Maintain accurate records of breakdowns, repairs and statutory compliance.

  • Assist with statutory testing – fire alarm, extinguisher, blanket, detector checks, water temperature, shower head and emergency lighting.

  • Lead building fabric stock management – ordering, storage, distribution of parts to meet SLA timescales.

  • Support colleagues in other trades and share cross-trade skills.


Requirements



  • Skilled plumber with experience in a maintenance environment and a range of repair work.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a commitment to high standards.

  • Good understanding of operational procedures and safe working practices for building services and systems.

  • Knowledge of health-and-safety regulations and ability to work safely.

  • Willingness to work additional hours during peak student arrival and departure periods.

  • Valid UK manual driving licence and domestic gas safe certificate.


Benefits



  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

  • Life insurance and pension scheme.

  • Training and professional development.

  • Two paid volunteering days per year.

  • Travel season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.

  • Store discounts and discounts from various retailers, restaurants and gyms.


EEO Statement


We welcome all applications and recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026