Plumbing & Heating Technician

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group's ongoing progress in communities around the world.

Deliver a high-quality maintenance and operational service across Coventry University Group's diverse estate. Undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault diagnosis, and installation works. Ensure plumbing, heating, ventilation, and associated mechanical systems remain safe, compliant, and operating efficiently. Work across multiple campuses and sites, including academic buildings, halls of residence, student accommodation, and regional campuses. Carry out maintenance and repair activities on domestic hot and cold-water services, heating distribution systems, plant rooms, ventilation systems, and associated building services equipment.

Support Building Management System (BMS) fault investigations. Contribute to system upgrades, adaptations, and improvements to enhance long-term performance of the estate. Minimise disruption to staff, students, and visitors. Provide guidance to apprentices and other team members. Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely, effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations. Contribute to maintaining safe, comfortable, quality assurance activities and sustainable environments for students, staff, and visitors.

Experienced plumbing and heating professional with a strong background in building services maintenance, mechanical systems, or facilities management. Hold a City & Guilds qualification in plumbing, heating, or ventilation. Possess relevant ACS qualifications. Practical experience working on heating, ventilation, cold water, hot water, and pressure systems. Good understanding of the legislation, compliance requirements, and safe working practices associated with maintaining these services.

Proactive problem solver with excellent diagnostic and communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team. Confident reading technical drawings, maintaining accurate documentation, and liaising with colleagues, contractors, and customers. Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota and work flexibly to meet operational demands. Willing and able to travel to regional campuses including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham as required.

Occasional overnight stays may be necessary. Excellent Employers Pension Contribution 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days Life Assurance 4 x Salary BUPA Cash Plan 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers Cycle To Work Scheme - A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

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