Plumber/Heating Engineer

Christ’s College has an opportunity for a qualified plumber/heating engineer to join the College’s maintenance department.

Plumber / Heating Engineer
Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU (and all property owned by the College in and around Cambridge)
Salary: £35,475 - £39,754 per annum (Points 38 – 42 on the University’s single salary spine point chart)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 36.5 hours per week

The post-holder will take responsibility for planning and executing all plumbing and associated work on the College site and at the College’s associated external properties in and around Cambridge. For a conscientious professional with the appropriate skills and who enjoys a challenge, this role offers the scope to contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the College’s unique buildings.

The maintenance team is a team of nine (including this post), led by the Head of Estates, and the work is varied over a broad range of historical buildings. As well as being responsible for all the plumbing and heating requirements, the role entails keeping up to date with the on-line fault reporting system, liaising with contract tradesmen, responding to urgent jobs including being available for emergency callouts on an agreed basis and supporting the overall work of the department.

We would like to hear from you if you have an NVQ Level 2 qualification in plumbing and heating, and previous experience in domestic plumbing systems, even if your experience is limited.

About the Employer

Christ's College is a historical, prestigious, and beautiful environment in the heart of Cambridge. With buildings dating to the 17th Century, Christ’s College has both old and modern spaces and facilities and every day will bring something interesting.

The benefits on offer are many and include 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), a define contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution, a health care cash plan funded by the College, a free meal when on duty, and the opportunity to work in a beautiful environment. Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking

Closing Date: Noon on 11 September 2026

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Christ’s College is committed to the principles of equal opportunities, diversity, and respect in our working practices. 

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