Plumber

Uppingham School is seeking a skilled and motivated Plumber to join our Estates Team and play a key role in maintaining our extensive 125-acre estate. In return, you will be part of a supportive community that offers an excellent benefits package and a working environment where staff are truly valued.

Uppingham’s estate is a unique and historic environment that combines playing fields, gardens and more than 80 buildings, 23 of which are listed, with a total external footprint of 775,000 square feet. With a major infrastructure strategy underway and long-term funding secured, this is an exciting moment to join us as we invest in the future expansion of the School.

This is a proactive, hands-on role, keeping our buildings and facilities operating smoothly, safely, and to a high standard. Your work will cover a broad range of tasks including reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, and small project works. You will install and repair pipework, maintain pumps, cylinders and water systems, and use your initiative to diagnose and fix issues effectively and safely.

We are looking for a self-motivated professional with a recognised plumbing qualification, ideally City & Guilds, proven hands-on experience, and a valid UK driving licence. Strong knowledge of plumbing, drainage and heating systems is essential, as well as experience of working with different pipework materials. Good IT skills, a strong command of the English language, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is essential to success in this role.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school’s private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 14th October 2025.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.