Plumber and Maintenance Worker


Company:	YMCA Bournemouth
Salary:	£31,200
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH1 2BS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Plumber and Maintenance Worker

Location: Poole, Bournemouth, Broadstone and Studland

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 40 Hours per week Monday-Friday

Salary: £31,200.00 per annum

Application Closing Date: 31.08.2026

About Us

YMCA Bournemouth is part of a global organisation making a meaningful difference at a local level across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are committed to delivering inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that respond to the needs of our community. Our work focuses on key areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing. Through these services, we aim to empower individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.

About the Role

We are looking for a Plumber and Maintenance Worker to join our team.

As part of the Plumber and Maintenance Worker role, you will work within the Building Services department to ensure the YMCA Bournemouth estate is maintained to a high standard, working within management guidelines and ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed.

You will carry out commercial and domestic plumbing works across the Association, including basic maintenance and other trade duties as directed, such as basic carpentry, painting and decorating, and tiling.

This Role Will Involve

- Repairing and installing new plumbing and sanitaryware across the YMCA Bournemouth estate.

- Installing replacement sanitaryware, baths, shower trays, level decks, and associated equipment.

- Installing new pipework (copper, Speedfit, waste, and rainwater systems).

- Installing sundry items such as taps and ball valves.

- Carrying out general building maintenance, including decorating, tiling, and other basic maintenance tasks.

- Completing compliance checks, including fire doors, water management, and emergency lighting.

Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact

Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities

Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role

Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits including a competitive employer pension contribution, access to an Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, Blue Light Card eligibility, and savings across YMCA Bournemouth facilities and services. Additional benefits include discounts on holiday clubs, swimming lessons, children’s activities, café purchases, room hire, wellbeing services and accommodation stays. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change.

Additional Information

The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.

Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.

If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

How to Apply

Please select 'CLICK TO APPLY' on the advert, via the YMCA Bournemouth website website, to complete an application form.

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