Maintenance Plumber

Tyne Coast College - Estates Team (Cross College)

Location: South Shields & Wallsend
Salary: £29,645 - £31,598 per annum (SO1, Spine Points 23-25)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Full Time, Permanent)
Reference: RTF(Apply online only)
Closing Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026 (23:59 GMT)

Join Our Estates Team

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Plumber to help keep our vibrant college campuses running smoothly. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and taking pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, professional environment.

Why Join Tyne Coast College?

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✅ Half-day Fridays - start your weekend early

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✅ Free onsite parking

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✅ 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) - rising with service

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✅ Local Government Pension Scheme

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✅ Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Develop Your Career

We're committed to investing in our people. In this role, you'll have opportunities to:

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Expand your professional skills

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Work towards your Gas Safe qualification

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Engage in ongoing CPD within the Estates team

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Provide practical mentoring and guidance to the next generation of trades professionals

The Role

Working across our South Shields and Wallsend sites, you'll:

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Carry out planned plumbing maintenance

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Respond to reactive and urgent repairs

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Investigate faults and implement effective solutions

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Undertake installations and general building maintenance

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Support out-of-hours emergency call-outs when required

Using our digital job management system (Estates Helpdesk / SysAid), you'll operate within a structured and collaborative team focused on safety, efficiency and high standards.

What We're Looking For

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Level 3 Plumbing qualification

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Experience in building maintenance, including repairs and installations

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Full UK Driving Licence

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A proactive, solution-focused approach

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Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship