Plumbing & Heating Technician

#grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 30% 70%; } Job Title Plumbing & Heating Technician Job Reference 3839 Application Closing Date 21/10/2026 Division, Department CUEL Infrastructure Services (IS) ,IPD Estates Delivery Salary Competitive starting salary range from £29,438 up to £37,570 (dependent on experience) with the potential to progress.

A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered . Mode Permanent , Full Time Our Mission 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. The Role As a Plumbing & Heating Technician, you will play an important role in delivering a high-quality maintenance and operational service across Coventry University Group's diverse estate. Working as part of the Estates Delivery Team, you will undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault diagnosis, and installation works, ensuring plumbing, heating, ventilation, and associated mechanical systems remain safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.

Working across multiple campuses and sites, you will work across a wide range of facilities, including academic buildings, halls of residence, student accommodation, and regional campuses, carrying out maintenance and repair activities on domestic hot and cold-water services, heating distribution systems, plant rooms, ventilation systems, supporting Building Management System (BMS) fault investigations and associated building services equipment.

You will also support system upgrades, adaptations, and improvements that contribute to the long-term performance of the estate, while minimising disruption to staff, students, and visitors. Working closely with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, you will contribute to high standards of workmanship, customer service, health and safety, and continuous improvement across multiple Coventry University Group locations You will provide guidance to apprentices and other team members, and help ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely, effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations.

Through your technical knowledge and proactive approach, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of services, contribute to maintaining safe, comfortable, quality assurance activities and sustainable environments for students, staff, and visitors. Our Successful Candidate We are looking for an experienced plumbing and heating professional with a strong background in building services maintenance, mechanical systems, or facilities management.

This role would suit a Plumbing & Heating Technician, Plumber, Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Plumber, Building Services Technician, or someone with similar experience looking to develop their career within a large and diverse estate environment. You will hold a City & Guilds qualification in plumbing, heating, or ventilation and possess relevant ACS qualifications.

You will have practical experience working on heating, ventilation, cold water, hot water, and pressure systems, together with a good understanding of the legislation, compliance requirements, and safe working practices associated with maintaining these services. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver with excellent diagnostic and communication skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

You will be confident reading technical drawings, maintaining accurate documentation, and liaising with colleagues, contractors, and customers to deliver an efficient and customer-focused service. You will be required to participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota and work flexibly to meet operational demands.

In return, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and development of a diverse estate while supporting the delivery of an excellent experience for our students, staff, and visitors. As this role supports multiple locations across the Coventry University Group estate, you must be willing and able to travel to regional campuses including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham as required.

Occasional overnight stays may be necessary. The Benefits As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes: 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 Our Culture As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values.

We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all. Full Job Description & Person Specification Click here to view the full job description and person specification We look forward to hearing from you!