£18.00 per hour - Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
37.5 hours per week for 7 Weeks
Role Overview
The Maintenance Technician - Plumber plays a key role in maintaining high standards across Carnegie Village, Leeds. Working as part of a dedicated on‑site team, the postholder delivers planned, reactive, and summer‑turnaround maintenance to ensure student accommodation remains safe, functional, and ready for each academic intake.
Key Responsibilities
Planned & Reactive Maintenance
Reactive maintenance - Provide first‑line response to maintenance issues in line with service expectations.
Planned maintenance - Complete scheduled maintenance tasks across the site.
Support summer turnaround activities to prepare rooms and communal areas for new students.
Carry out plumbing repairs in bathrooms and kitchens, alongside general fabric repairs including fixtures, fittings, furniture, and decoration.
Maintain site presentation standards, including daily litter picking when required.
Safely move refuse, white goods, mattresses, and furniture.Health & Safety
Health & safety reporting - Identify and report hazards or concerns to the appropriate manager.
Work in line with safe systems of work and building services procedures.Other Duties
Participate in training and development as required.
Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.Person Specification
Experience
Essential: Experience completing domestic or commercial plumbing repairs within a maintenance environment.
Desirable: Experience working in education, student accommodation, or similar residential settings.Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of building services, operational procedures, and safe working practices.
Strong awareness of health and safety and ability to work safely.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Proactive approach to problem solving.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong organisational skills with a flexible approach.Qualifications
Essential: Plumbing NVQ Level 2 or BTEC / City & Guilds (6189, 6035, 6129 or equivalent).
Desirable: GCSE/O‑Level Maths and English; general maintenance NVQ qualifications.Personal Qualities
Customer‑focused and professional.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Team‑oriented and willing to share knowledge.
Flexible, reliable, and proactive.
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