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Plumber
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 29,201 - 29,201 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Normal working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 16:00 with a 30minute (unpaid) meal break.
Our prestigious client is seeking a Plumber/ Property Operative to join their small and highly motivated team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance across a number of school buildings and facilities as well as plumbing maintenance duties for the school. We need an experienced plumber and someone able to demonstrate a good range of hands-on technical skills.
The successful candidate will also provide second-line response to the live-in Property Operatives on a call out rota.
Your role:
Undertake minor plumbing installations, including sinks, toilets, water fountains, radiators, and pipework.
Maintain and repair heating systems, hot and cold-water services, waste systems, and sanitary fittings.
Respond swiftly to urgent issues such as leaks, blockages, or faulty fixtures.
Identify and escalate issues requiring specialist attention or significant remedial works.
Advise on plumbing safety requirements and report safety failures.
Assist with planning and upgrading plumbing systems in a managed and coordinated way.
Keep documentation up to date for all plumbing systems, equipment, and components.
Maintain records for all repairs, installations, and system tests.
Liaise with external contractors and monitor their work for compliance and quality.
Ensure all works are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, including Water Regulations, the Health & Safety at Work Act, and COSHH.
Conduct and record compliance testing (e.g. TMVs, hot water temperature checks, legionella-related monitoring) in collaboration with the Health and Safety Manager.
Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance activities.
Support the Property Manager in ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are in place for all work undertaken.Other duties:
Support the running of the School through the set up and break down of equipment and facilities needed to meet the School's needs.
Undertake small building regeneration and refurbishment works.
Perform on rotation general maintenance, facilities management, vehicle management and porterage activities throughout the School as a multi skilled operative. Including but not limited to distribution of post & parcels, refuelling and cleaning vehicles, rubbish collection, deployment of signage, management of stores, furniture movements and event staffing.
Make arrangements for repairs or replacements for all damaged furnishings, fixtures and fittings with the Property Manager.
Undertake compliance checks on buildings and vehicles in order to ensure the School remains compliant with all relevant legislation (e.g. ISI, HSE).
Manage and conduct checks on the School's Swimming Pool (training will be provided).
Be available for any emergencies and act to protect pupils, staff and visitors, and preserve the buildings and the School systems during the emergency. Benefits:
Exceptional working environment
30 days holiday
Pension Scheme
Free meals
Extensive staff discount
Tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes
Use of sports and leisure facilities
Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional developmentBefore You Apply
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