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The Nottingham Trent University · Estates and Campus Services

Plumber

Nottingham Permanent Full-time £28,608–£32,089 / year
Closes 25 Nov 2026

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As an NTU Plumber, you will be part of the in-house Estates team that supports and enables the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the university estate. The role is varied and diverse, with day-to-day duties ranging from ensuring that our estate is safe and operational, through to supporting the delivery of key University events such as open days and graduation ceremonies.

Typical duties will include:

- Undertaking of fault finding, routine and emergency maintenance tasks and repairs on a full range of plumbing, heating, ventilation, domestic services systems in all university buildings.
- Plumbing, heating, ventilation, domestic services installation work.
- Supporting the delivery of minor works projects.
- Undertaking statutory inspections.
- Supporting the set up and delivery of key university events such as open days, graduation and clearing.

We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. We're focused on finding the right person for the role.

About NTU:

Over the past 15 years, NTU has invested more than £450m across its five campuses in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Named 'Modern University of the Year 2023' by The Times and The Sunday Times, NTU is investing a further £250m across its sites over the next five years. As one of the most environmentally responsible universities in the world, NTU leads the sector by embedding sustainability into everything it does, with a target to reach net zero by 2040.

Benefits:

- Hybrid working - a mixture of office working and working from home.
- Flexibility - open to different working patterns and approaches.
- 25–30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings.
- Access to formal and informal professional development opportunities.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

This role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system.
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Job details
Reference
552287
Category
Estates & Facilities
Posted
5 Nov 2026

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