Maintenance Technician – Plumber

Job Overview

A Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician specialising in plumbing and mechanical repairs is needed for the Leeds team at UPP. This permanent full‑time role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Salary: £38499.00 per annum plus overtime. A current UK manual driving licence and a valid domestic gas safe qualification are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and provide front‑line response for all plumbing and mechanical work.
• Conduct all work safely, assess Health and Safety issues before commencing work and report hazards or safety issues to the relevant manager.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance (PPM) as per the schedule and liaise with specialist sub‑contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including statutory compliance records.
• Assist with statutory testing, including fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher, fire blanket, fire detector checks, water temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and emergency lighting checks.
• Lead building fabric stock management (ordering, storage, distribution) ensuring parts are available to meet SLA timescales for repair.
• Assist team colleagues in other trades and share cross‑trade skills as required.
• Prepare for and work additional hours when needed, especially during main student arrival and departure weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Skilled plumber with experience in a maintenance environment and a range of repair work.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, consistently delivering high‑standard work.
• Strong understanding of building services operational procedures, safe working practices and health and safety.
• Capacity to work additional hours when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £38499.00 per annum plus overtime.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life insurance, pension and training.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Travel season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and store discounts.
• Access to discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants, gyms and more.

EEO Statement

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.

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