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 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 to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Free Westfield Healthcare
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff
• 25% Holiday Club discount for children
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Services
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Favourable rates and terms with local nursery
• Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
• Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff.

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

Closing date: Monday, 1st December 2025