Job Description

Plumbing Craftsperson

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We are looking to recruit a Plumbing Craftsperson for the delivery of essential planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of plumbing/mechanical installations in a variety of buildings across the RGB Kew estate. Reporting to the Maintenance manager for technical support, the role will provide all aspects of plumbing and mechanical maintenance, including but limited to:




Planned Preventative Maintenance Fault Finding Remedial Repairs New Installation Works Professional advice

The role is a key function with the Estates department, to ensure thecare and protection of the collections and making sure buildings are fit for purpose.





Ensuring effective consultation and collaboration with stakeholders, to address prioritisation, and resolve conflicting objectives/demands where they exist.



Hours of work
Annualised
Part-time hours per week
Annualised hours - full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
34,216 - 37,966 per annum, depending on skills and experience [Band C]
Directorate
Resources
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Closing Date
30/11/2025
Documents
16396 Employee benefits-RBG Kew 2024 v6[90].pdf
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Job Profile.pdf
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The post holder will be Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3, BTEC Certificate or Diploma, City and Guilds level 3 in Engineering (mechanical/plumbing) or equivalent qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience. Proven knowledge, experience, and capability to diagnose faults on plumbing and mechanical equipment in large commercial properties.

The role will be engaged on an annualised hours contract working a 5 over 7-day shift rota.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.



We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.



Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.



The salary for this position is 34,216 - 37,966 per annum, depending on skills and experience [Band C]



Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.



If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking "Apply for this job".



We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.



No agencies please.