Overview
Job Title: Plumbing, Heating and HVAC Operative
Application Closing Date: Friday, 29 May 2026
Full Time, Open ended Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: The Estates and Facilities Management team are looking for a full time Plumber to join the technical response team, where you will work on the Loughborough University’s East Midlands Campus. In this role, you will be completing works for students, staff, Academics, Visitors and Tenants across the campus and our team are looking for a polite, friendly and enthusiastic individual, to step into this role and help to deliver our excellent maintenance team service. You will work with a large team of Plumbers and Maintenance Operatives to help ensure all PPM programmes, both planned and reactive works are delivered to budget and on time. Our wider maintenance team is multiskilled and you will work alongside Electricians, Joiners and Painters. Jobs can be varied and will be delivered to your tablet and mobile phone via Archibus, our online work allocation tool. You will be expected to manager your own workload via this app, while working alongside the team. We are team players at Loughborough – and are looking for an individual that shares the same work ethic. You will conduct risk assessments in line with your duties and ensure you follow all Health and Safety Training and policies and procedures to keep all those who work and live on the campus safe. You will be provided with a uniform and the relevant PPE to complete this role, with access to a university owned vehicle to commute to buildings across campus, and the onsite storeroom will provide you easy access to equipment and tools. Key Requirements City and Guilds Technical Qualification or equivalent Ability to repair and replace primary Plumbing & Heating & HVAC equipment Ability to look after heating services, plumbing, ventilation, plant controls and boiler Be available to participate in the On Call Rota which runs evening and weekends throughout the year Why should you apply? With huge amounts of variety in this role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow while here with us. If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you. Informal enquiries should be directed to Mathew Polkey via email to m.polkey@lboro.ac.uk. All applications must be made by our University Jobs Portal. We cannot accept CV’s. For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Reasonable Adjustments We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are any additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact f.m.admin@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. Closing Date: 29th May 2026 Interview Date: W/C 8th June 2026 Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme. Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Financial Wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities. Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. Health and Wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support. Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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