Plumber/heating engineer (092-26-R)

Full time permanent

Location: York

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as adistinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, andour values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The maintenance team are responsible for carrying out reactive, cyclical and planned projects on University teaching and accommodation buildings around the city. A team of 24 of the core construction trades work closely with Estates to keep the University teaching areas up to standard along with the daily reactive works reported by staff and students.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance manager, you will be required to carry out installation and testing, servicing and fault finding, controls checks, preventive maintenance work and occasional projects. As part of a multi-skilled team you may also be required to work across trades from time to time to assist other members of the team. The work will be across student accommodation and university teaching spaces. Prioritizing your work daily that is issued through the Archibus system you will autonomy to gather quotes for materials which Estates admin will order or order direct from University suppliers.

Required skills and experience

The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and will have served a recognised apprenticeship, hold core domestic gas certification, heating and water appliances as a minimum and be able to demonstrate good all-round competence and experience of working on a wide range of plumbing and mechanical installations in a variety of building types.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Steve Precious on

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview

Closing Date: 10 Aug 2026
Category: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)

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