Heating Engineer/ Plumber - permanent, 37.5 hours per week

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Clare Hall was established in 1966 and is now one of the 31 colleges in the University of Cambridge, providing an academic home for around 200 students, some 60 Fellows, a large number of visiting academics and 67 staff.

Our membership is distinctively international, ethnically diverse, and actively promotes the inclusion of families. Together with its egalitarian ethos, this helps to create a highly productive and enjoyable working environment. Clare Hall sits in peaceful surroundings to the west of the Backs, along the south side of Herschel Road.

All staff may enjoy free lunches while at work and kitchens are open. Clare Hall also offers life assurance; a health cash plan; cycle-to-work scheme; free parking (subject to availability); use of our gym and indoor heated swimming pool ; and a contributory pension scheme.

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Permanent, full time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £31,029 to £38,164 per annum depending on experience

Clare Hall, a College for advanced study in the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a Plumbing and Heating Engineer to join our small and friendly maintenance team. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and will help to ensure the highest possible standard of maintenance is provided throughout the College buildings and remote properties. We are the smallest of the Cambridge Colleges, and our buildings are all relatively modern.

The working hours will generally be Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm. Some overtime and occasional weekend working may be required. Participation in the on-call rota is desired (renumerated separately).

This post would suit a pro-active professional with a strong work ethic; additionally, you will be reliable, trustworthy and have a flexible approach. The post holder will need to have practical knowledge and skills in most aspects of maintenance along with good organisational abilities. A full UK driving licence is essential due to the need to drive the College van to properties away from the main site. Experience in a commercial boiler house and knowledge of BMS systems (Trend and Priva) and a qualification in City and Guilds level 3 in Heating and Ventilation, or equivalent, is a distinct advantage.

Staff are paid according to the Clare Hall pay scale. Your initial salary will be set depending on your experience; progression within the salary band is discretionary.

We offer a benefits package including 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), free lunches whilst at work and kitchens are open, life assurance, health cashback plan, cycle to work scheme, free parking subject to availability, use of the gym and swimming pool facility, discretionary Christmas bonus and a generous contributory pension scheme.

To apply, please send CVs to: by 12.00 noon on Friday 27 th March 2026. We reserve the right to close the job advert early if there is sufficient demand.

An offer of employment is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references, verification of identity and qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK.

Clare Hall is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors. We recognise the contributions made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

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There is a special family-friendly and supportive atmosphere here at Clare Hall. There is no problem too big or too small that as a team we are unable to overcome. Donna Lavender