Job Description

About The Role

We are seeking experienced and qualified maintenance

Plumbers

to join our dynamic Engineering Maintenance team within the Infrastructure Directorate. This is a critical role supporting the ongoing safe and efficient operation of campus facilities.

As a Plumber, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of water and heating systems including hot and cold water distribution systems, statutory legionella controls, general plumbing, specialist water systems including demineralised/de-ionised, heating and cooling system pipework, waste systems, new installation works to water regs, TMVs, TRVs and more. You'll play a hands-on role while also collaborating with contractors, trainees, and wider Estates colleagues.

You'll be based across our Penryn and Falmouth campuses, working in both academic and student accommodation buildings. The role includes participation in the on-call rota and occasional support for events or emergency response (e.g. severe weather).

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake preventative and reactive plumbing maintenance Diagnose faults and resolve issues efficiently and to a high standard Provide advice and guidance to apprentices and colleagues Liaise with contractors and oversee safe delivery of heating and plumbing work Maintain accurate records of works undertaken Ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation and technical standards

About You

You will be a qualified plumber with a recognised Level 3 apprenticeship (or equivalent). You'll be confident working independently in a maintenance setting and capable of solving problems on complex systems and installations.

We're looking for someone with:

Recent experience in estates or facilities maintenance Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset A proactive, solution-oriented approach
It would also be desirable for the successful candidates to possess:

HNC in an Engineering discipline IPAF, PASMA or asbestos awareness training Experience in higher education or similar public sector environment Legionella Responsible Person status
For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.

There are two positions available, each offered on a 37.5 hour a week, full time, permanent contract working across Monday-Friday.

If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying please email Maintenance Supervisor, Mike Rodgers on mike.rodgers@fxplus.ac.uk.

The closing date for the position is

Sunday 19 October 2025.

About Us

Falmouth Exeter Plus

manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.



It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is 'to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions'.

As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of

benefits,

including:

Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%.

28 days + 8 days bank holiday.

Life Assurance

Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pa

y

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme

Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.