Plumber

Overview

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Plumber to join our Scotland schools account. This role covers three estates:
Borders, Clacks, and Edinburgh
, with the primary focus on Edinburgh. You’ll be working across these locations to ensure smooth operations and deliver exceptional service, with Edinburgh being the predominant area of responsibility. This role is on site based. The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week. The standard working hours are 07:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday. A 12.5% shift allowance applies for any out-of-hours work.

On-call duties typically occur every two months and are compensated at £125 for the week, plus £100 for the first call-out. This role provides support across the entire Scottish Schools network.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Edinburgh, working on our school’s account. Delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK. Every day our people create high-quality learning environments - ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications.

• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are met across the contract.
• Performing statutory works on time, ensuring compliance.
• Conducting routine and non-routine maintenance, including fault finding and repairs.
• Inspecting, sampling water, and assessing risks to maintain system integrity.
• Repairing mains water supply and address life-expired equipment.
• Monitoring the BMS System to ensure optimal performance.
• Supporting zero carbon initiatives, contributing to sustainability goals.
• Handling additional tasks as directed by your line manager, including working at height and in various weather conditions.

• Experience in operating light plant.
• NVQ level 3 in Plumbing and Heating is preferred with experience in plumbing maintenance; applications with NVQ level 2 may be considered.
• Desirable:
  Legionella Control (L8) and experience in a commercial environment; not essential as development will be provided.
• We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

• Remuneration - competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
• Training Opportunities - comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs.
• Holidays - at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy extra days.
• Pension - generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits - options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2
  
  Work, and discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - access to discounts from leading retailers and services.
• Give Back to community - two social impact days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family friendly policies - for new parents or carers.
• Affinity Networks - membership that connects and supports diverse communities within Amey.
• Company Van use (Work purposes only).

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

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At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at  to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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*** We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***