Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Plumber to join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team responsible for the operation and maintenance of a wide range of services throughout the University Estate.


You will work as part of the Estates Trades Team and assist with the provision of maintenance duties to a wide variety of heating/hot water/mechanical plant on the University's extensive and varied estate. You will work as part of a small team undertaking both reactive and planned maintenance duties, executing workmanship to a high standard and ensuring strict compliance with all Health and Safety legislation.


You should be flexible in your approach to work, have experience in the Installation, repair, servicing, maintenance, testing and monitoring of plumbing, heating and gas systems, pipes and fixtures. Not limited to water distribution, waste systems, domestic & commercial central heating system/boilers/radiators/hot water cylinders and controls. Have relevant Plumbing and gas qualifications both in domestic & commercial settings. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have experience of both domestic and commercial gas installations in modern and historic buildings.





Excellent terms and conditions apply - 36.25 hours per week (working hours will vary between the hours of 7am and 6pm and specific timings will vary between work colleagues to suit any operational needs); 30 days annual leave plus 5 statutory days; contributory pension scheme.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to George Simpson, email:

gns1@st-andrews.ac.uk

, Tel:07710068928

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:


Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata


Financial contribution to relocation where applicable



Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions



A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies



Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services



Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel



Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme





Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.


Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on

hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk

.

Closing Date: 12 January 2026

Interview Date:

29 January 2026

Please quote ref MT2925RH

Estates



Salary: 32,080 - 37,694



Start date: As soon as possible

School/Unit:

Estates

Posted:

16/12/2025

Closing date:

12/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59