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As part of Places for People Group, Places for People Students are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience.
More about your role:
We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer Plumber on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will support the upkeep of our student accommodation sites, ensuring all plumbing maintenance is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
On a daily basis, you will be responsible for completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive plumbing issues, ensuring all works are completed in line with performance requirements and service standards.
At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you:
The successful candidate will have experience in a plumbing maintenance role and possess the relevant qualifications. You'll be a proactive problem solver with a strong customer focus and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
The successful candidate will have:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent)
- Experience in maintenance plumbing (commercial/FM preferred)
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of water systems, drainage and pipework
- Good communication and customer service skills
Desirable: experience with heating systems, Gas Safe registration, or experience within student accommodation or facilities management.
The benefits:
We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, offering job security and all the challenges you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.
We like to invest in our people; therefore, the successful job holder will have the opportunity to develop their skills and progress within the business.
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 per year
- Pension with matched contributions
- Excellent holiday allowance
- Extra perks including discounts at shops, cinemas and more
