Plumber

Plumber – Marlborough College

Estates Department comprises the Estates Bursar, Secretary to the Estates Bursar, Estates Maintenance Manager, Building Services Manager (M&E), 2x Building Surveyors, Maintenance Supervisor, Residential Property Coordinators, FF&E Manager and Administrative Support. The trades team includes about 30 personnel comprising Plumbers, Heating Engineers, Carpenters, Electricians, Painter & Decorators, General Builders and Labourers.

To deliver the best independent, co‑educational, full boarding education in the UK and to be recognised for this globally.

To carry out all appropriate repairs, maintenance and improvement of the College’s domestic/commercial plumbing & drainage installations in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with good building practice and current building regulations.

• General fault finding and rectification of plumbing defects.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary ware and associated pipework and fittings.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of rainwater goods.
• Repairs and alterations to pipework and fittings.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of existing foul and surface water drainage.
• Undertake the installation, maintenance and repair of gas and oil‑fired heating systems.
• Maintenance, repair and renewal of heating system associated equipment e.g. cold water storage tanks, ball valves, radiators, pipework fittings etc.
• Installation of new water services, drainage and associated fittings in teaching & administration areas, laboratories, boarding houses and residential dwellings.
• Alteration of existing equipment, pipework and fittings to achieve compliance with Regulations and ACOP’s as required.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of kitchen and laundry equipment under supervision.
• Liaise with Foreman regarding additional work by other trades, which may be necessary.
• Alteration of existing equipment, fittings and pipework to enable other trades to work.
• Completion of job paperwork (paper or electronic) accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in standby rota for emergency call outs.
• Liaise with other members of staff to organise works, shutdowns or outages, and mitigate impact of breakdowns or repairs.
• Ensure safe and efficient use of all machinery, materials and tools used in connection with job role and follow safe working practices at all times.
• Leave work places clean, tidy and safe at all times.

You may be required to work at height and in enclosed spaces. All safety equipment will be provided by the Estates Department.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, bend forward, kneel down, reach, grasp, push, pull, lift and/or move items such as water softener salt. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions and manual handling training will be provided.

To undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required with the role and level of responsibility within the College.

Entry level

Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Higher Education

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