13956- Advanced Plumber (Pollock Halls)
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,556 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13956 |
Summary
Grade TR01: £31,556.00 per annum plus £9,241.40 compulsory contractual overtime (total £40,797.40 pa)
Additional allowance of £1,893.36 per annum will be applied upon joining the Call Out Rota at 6 months Service. Additional Call Out Payments will also be applied
Corporate Services Group / Estates / Maintenance Services
Full-time: 35 hours per week, plus 7.5 hours compulsory contractual overtime per week
Open-ended: Permanent Contract
The Opportunity:
Where passion meets purpose. Be Part of Something bigger.
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Plumber to join our multi-disciplined trade’s team. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that delivers exceptional customer service across an expanding, world‑class estate. You will have completed an appropriate Recognised SNIPEFF Craft Apprenticeship as a Plumber or equivalent and also hold a City and Guilds Certificate or an Advanced Craft SVQ Level 3 Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent. A working understanding of minor works, alterations, refurbishments or new installations and significant experience of carrying out similar maintenance tasks within a complex estate is also essential. The role is predominantly carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance using an electronic maintenance system via smartphone. It would desirable that the postholder has similar experience of this method of work prioritisation. A driving license is essential as there will be a requirement to drive University vehicles. The Maintenance Services Team also operates an emergency call out rota which you will join on reaching 6 months service. You be expected to take part in 6 weeks out of the year.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
Excellent benefits and support
Interesting work
Variety every day
This post is full-time (35 hours per week plus 7.5 hours compulsory contractual overtime per week). Standard working pattern: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (including a 30‑minute unpaid lunch).
Additional allowance of £1,893.36 per annum will be applied upon joining the Call Out Rota at 6 months Service. Additional Call Out Payments will also be applied
Corporate Services Group / Estates / Maintenance Services
Full-time: 35 hours per week, plus 7.5 hours compulsory contractual overtime per week
Open-ended: Permanent Contract
The Opportunity:
Where passion meets purpose. Be Part of Something bigger.
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Plumber to join our multi-disciplined trade’s team. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that delivers exceptional customer service across an expanding, world‑class estate. You will have completed an appropriate Recognised SNIPEFF Craft Apprenticeship as a Plumber or equivalent and also hold a City and Guilds Certificate or an Advanced Craft SVQ Level 3 Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent. A working understanding of minor works, alterations, refurbishments or new installations and significant experience of carrying out similar maintenance tasks within a complex estate is also essential. The role is predominantly carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance using an electronic maintenance system via smartphone. It would desirable that the postholder has similar experience of this method of work prioritisation. A driving license is essential as there will be a requirement to drive University vehicles. The Maintenance Services Team also operates an emergency call out rota which you will join on reaching 6 months service. You be expected to take part in 6 weeks out of the year.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
Excellent benefits and support
Interesting work
Variety every day
This post is full-time (35 hours per week plus 7.5 hours compulsory contractual overtime per week). Standard working pattern: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (including a 30‑minute unpaid lunch).