05 Mar 2026
Plumber – University of Southampton
Plumber – University of Southampton
�� Southampton | £34,867 + Benefits | Full Time
SLR Local Recruitment are proud to be working with a large local employer who care about their employees and are looking for a skilled, reliable Plumber to join our team working across the University of Southampton’s halls and estates. This is a varied role covering reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and project work in both student accommodation and commercial buildings.
What You’ll Do:
Company Benefits:
�� Southampton | £34,867 + Benefits | Full Time
SLR Local Recruitment are proud to be working with a large local employer who care about their employees and are looking for a skilled, reliable Plumber to join our team working across the University of Southampton’s halls and estates. This is a varied role covering reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and project work in both student accommodation and commercial buildings.
What You’ll Do:
- Carry out plumbing repairs, servicing, and installations (including unvented systems)
- Work safely and efficiently across domestic and commercial sites
- Keep accurate records using a PDA
- Communicate clearly with the team and university staff
- Take part in the out-of-hours rota
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent)
- 2–5 years’ experience in building maintenance
- Solid knowledge of plumbing systems and building materials
- A problem-solver with a professional and team-focused attitude
- Must pass an Enhanced DBS check
- Salary: £34,867
- 23 days holiday, sick pay, pension & life assurance
- Company van & tools provided
- Supportive team with opportunities across other contracts
Company Benefits:
- 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays) • We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
- Company sick pay after probation
- Life Insurance
- Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car – paid for through salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee recognition scheme
- Length of Service Rewards
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (5% Employer and 3% Employee)
- Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff • Refer a friend scheme