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Plumbing & Heating Technitian

Employer
Undisclosed Company
Location
West Midlands, Coventry
Salary
£22417 - £25941 per annum
Closing date
26 Aug 2021

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Sector
Engineering
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time

Manpower are currently recruiting for a Plumbing and Heating Technician based within Coventry

Job role:

To assist with the provision of an efficient business critical response service and routine maintenance for all plumbing and mechanical building services installed throughout the University including heating/ventilation and all equipment associated with mechanical building services. Ensuring all statutory ,planned and breakdown works are completed safely, cost effectively and to the agreed KPI'S and Service Level Agreement

Duties and Responsibilities:

Organisation

  • To prioritise own workload and tasks, taking into account where the problem is, the nature of the problem, the number of people affected and the usage of the building.
  • To record resolutions and feedback to problems to work instructions, complete timesheets, service records and other work related paperwork in priority order.
  • To maintain the tools and equipment for which the team are responsible

Technical

  • To respond to individual job requests via the job notification system, phone and Radio, including emergency requests. Ensuring each job is seen through to completion , including the arranging if access as required, ordering and chasing materials, liaison with customers and continuous updating of the job status via the tablet. Types of work may include but not be limited to :
  • Unblocking drains including toilets and urinals, which may involve taking apart and cleaning, reporting unsolvable problems to specialist contractors;
  • Replacing fixtures and fittings (taps, sinks, urinals, waste pipes etc.)
  • Repairing and replacing of showers, shower heads, cubicles, trays, baths, sinks etc.
  • Fixing leaks.
  • Installing washing machines and dishwashers.
  • Repair / assist with replacement heating systems and associated equipment within all buildings on campus.
  • Repairing compressed air systems and associated equipment.
  • Changing drive belts and bearings on AH Units and other equipment.
  • Investigate and diagnosing problems and suggest courses of action.
  • Attending to Emergencies as required

  • To investigate unidentified problems, which may involve:
  • Diagnosing problems and suggesting courses of action.
  • Removing wall, ceiling or floor panels in order to locate services.
  • Identifying whether the problem can be dealt with or if specialist assistance is required.
  • To provide planned maintenance , installation and technical support service , which may include;
  • Cleaning, de-scaling and adjusting temperature controls of showers.
  • PPM to Thermostatic Mixing Valves
  • PPM to Water Cooler Dispensers
  • Cleaning district heating strainers, glass traps, pump operations, ensure compliance with statutory requirements which will include Legionella monitoring. etc.
  • Undertake legionella testing and water monitoring checks in accordance with current legislation and ACOPS

Qualifications:

City and Guilds/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in plumbing / HVAC (a)

Current full driving licence to transport equipment and materials

Benefits

  • 26 days annual leave, plus 4 customary days over Christmas
  • Incremental pay progression opportunities
  • Company Learning Vouchers (to put towards anything from sports activities to learning foreign languages)
  • Discounted Gym memberships
  • Opportunity to be based on one site, rather than national travel
  • To work as part of a wider maintenance team on a diverse estate

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