Maintenance Plumber

Job Description:

Oundle School is currently seeking a Maintenance Plumber to be responsible for the general day-to-day plumbing works around the school’s buildings.

The Role
The Buildings Department is responsible for the maintenance and development of all the School’s wide range of properties throughout the historic town of Oundle, this includes boarding houses, teaching areas, sports, music and drama facilities, administration areas, and staff accommodation. The portfolio is hugely varied, from buildings with listed status to state-of-the-art, and everything in between. This makes it a challenging but also very interesting and rewarding environment to work in.

Although part of a team lone working will be required, and you will often need to work on your own initiative. Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Act as first response for heating and hot water breakdowns
• Carry out minor works and works in connection with building refurbishments, and alterations to new and existing installations.
• Adhere to all current health and safety legislation, as well as the schools own policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Organise and programme own daily workloads, including the preparation of parts and materials for ordering.
• Work in areas at heights, in confined plant rooms and areas where access is restricted, and work indoors or out at any time of year

The Requirements
We are looking for a candidate with a City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 qualification in plumbing and heating or equivalent qualification or experience. You must also have a full driving license .

The Details
Hours of work are 08:15 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. Breaks at 10:15 – 10:35 (paid) and 13:15-14:00 (unpaid). 40 hours per week. In addition to your normal hours of work, you are required to participate in an on-call rota to respond to any requests for assistance. This may include attendance on-site to respond to a particular situation.

Salary £29,850 – £32,748 per annum (Dependent on experience and qualifications)

TO APPLY
Full details of the role, including hours of work and salary, can be found at the school website. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Application closing date: 17th November 2024

Interviews will take place week commencing 25th November 2024.

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.

How to Apply: Please apply via the website