Multi-Skilled Technician - Gas Safe 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.