Plumber

Daniel Owen are working with a college in Oxford who are in need of a plumber.

You will work in a team of 2 and will be responsible for all reactive works.

The Plumber will carry out instructed duties under the supervision of the Works Facilities Manager or designated representative. All works will be carried out in accordance with appropriate Statutes, Codes, Regulations, Standards and Departmental Procedures. The Plumber will work as part of a team or on his/her own, having due regard for Lone Working procedures. You will be expected to maintain a professional and helpful attitude working to the College values.

Due to the nature of the College's activities you may be required to work from various locations across the College's estate.

Duties will be varied, involving general maintenance & repair of College properties, infrastructure and utilities, hot and cold water supplies, roof drainage systems, general drainage, heating systems, ventilation, fixtures and fittings, mechanical devices and controls, providing assistance to contractors, carrying out regular checks and inspections of various properties and services. In addition, the post holder will be expected to work with other trades in support of their work and provide assistance to contractors working on site.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plumber's duties will consist of:

• Maintenance associated with Water Hygiene, including shower head cleaning, running infrequently used outlets and descaling.
• Carry out new plumbing installations, testing and commissioning.
• Carry out inspections, testing, maintenance and repair of existing plumbing installations.
• Carry out cleaning, de-scaling and unblocking of College plumbing services.
• Perform minor general building works, repairs and maintenance in connection with plumbing works.
• Interpreting drawings, manuals, maps and schematics.
• Providing and updating basic written records of installations for future reference. Providing data records to the Works Facilities Manager on maintenance requirements, assets, instruction, servicing, testing and similar as and when requested.
• Cooperation with other trades to ensure specification, legislation and polices are met and ensure efficient completion of works.
• Testing pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service of plumbing systems and fixtures.
• As necessary monitor Building Management System (BMS).
• Provide assistance to contractors, consultants and suppliers in regards to access, keys, and familiarisation etc.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks as directed by the Works Facilities Manager.
• Carry out regular inspections of boiler rooms and plant rooms.
• The completion of work order time sheets for jobs undertaken and logbook records as requested by the Works Facilities Manager.
• Follow Health and Safety policy and procedures including the wearing of personal protective equipment, following Risk Assessments and Method Statements, working in a safe manner taking account other people's health and wellbeing.
• Attend meetings, training sessions and courses, held in-house or externally as required.

This is a temporary position, However a permanent role may be offered for the right person.

Please apply if interested and i will be in touch.