Plumbing & General Maintenance Manager

SALARY & HOURS: 40 hours per week £25,150 - £27,020

Main duties and responsibilities include:

We are looking for an experienced and qualified NVQ level 2 Plumber with General Maintenance experience to join a small Maintenance team carrying out routine, planned and preventative maintenance across the University of Buckingham estates.

We are looking for a general all-rounder who has good attention to detail with a positive can-do attitude, enjoys working in a customer facing role, with a strong focus on providing excellent customer service to our staff, students and guests.

Main duties are including but not limited to:

carry out minor repairs such as furniture, equipment, plumbing repairs, including unblocking sinks, toilets and drains when necessary and minor electrical repairs, i.e. fuses, light bulbs, damaged sockets, Removals and facilities

experience or knowledge in other trades/skillsets desirable including Heating, Electrical, Carpentry, Brickwork, Plastering, Tiling, Roofing and General Maintenance.

General knowledge of Health and Safety legislation essential

The ideal candidate would have a flexible approach to working hours and be expected to take part in a 24hour call out rota and to also cover external events when required (for additional pay)

Person Specification:

Experience and Knowledge

• A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical and/or electrical services, (NVQ, City & Guilds Plumbing Specific) or qualified through proven significant practical experience in M&E services.
• Strong working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation.
• Proven operational experience in mechanical and or electrical service maintenance and installation works.
• Proven experience of building and services repair and maintenance work.
• Proven experience of working on their own or as part of a team.
• Experience of planned and preventative maintenance programmes.
• IT skills including the use of operational databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to write reports clearly, read technical plans and be an effective communicator.
• Ability to respond and prioritise workload to meet demands and needs of the job.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Full driving licence required to travel between sites with a significant number of tools and equipment
• Take part in out of hours call-out in line within conditions determined by the scheme.

Skills Desirable

• Practical multi-skilled experience of other maintenance/building trades.
• Experience of building services repair and maintenance work.
• Experience in working within NICEIC codes of practice and regulations.
• Development of planned maintenance programmes.
• Recognised H&S Qualification
• Computer literate and familiar with the MS Office suite
• Record of CPD

Communication

• The ability to communicate information, orally and in writing, considering what to communicate and how best to convey the information
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• IT literacy – able to communicate via email and use of handheld device/tablet
• The ability to liaise with internal and external contacts proactively and reactively beyond the University to build relationships, disseminate information and co-ordinate activities in a timely and effective manner

Informal enquiries may be made to Paul Banner via Email: paul.banner@buckingham.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 28^th April 2023.

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

For further information and details of how to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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