Nottingham Forest Football Club
Plumber
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Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week
Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ
Department: Facilities
Reporting to: Head of Facilities
Closing Date For Applications: 14th October 2026
About the Role:
As a Plumber, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of plumbing and drainage systems across our facilities. You will ensure all plumbing infrastructure operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations to support the smooth running of the business.
The Perks of the Job:
- Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to high street and gym discounts.
- Discount within our Club shop.
- Free on-site parking.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plumbing systems including pipework, water supply, drainage, and heating systems.
- Diagnose and repair faults in plumbing and drainage systems, including leaks, blockages, and equipment failures.
- Install new plumbing fixtures, pipework, and associated equipment according to technical drawings and specifications.
- Carry out modifications, upgrades, and improvements to existing plumbing and heating systems.
- Respond promptly to emergency plumbing issues and breakdowns to minimize downtime and disruption.
- Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations, building codes, and company policies.
- Conduct testing, inspections, and condition monitoring of plumbing systems to ensure ongoing safety and reliability.
- Work collaboratively with other maintenance and engineering teams to support integrated facility management.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, including maintenance logs, reports, and compliance documentation.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior plumbers and apprentices when required.
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What are we looking for:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or equivalent qualification.
- Proven experience as a plumber, ideally in commercial or industrial settings.
- Strong understanding of plumbing systems, water supply, drainage, and heating systems.
- Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of relevant plumbing regulations and standards, including Water Regulations, Gas Safe (desirable), and Health & Safety.
- Experience with maintenance and repair of hot and cold water systems, sanitation, and drainage.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Forest For Everyone
We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we invite all applicants to provide diversity data during the application process.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.
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Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check. The level of check required will depend on the requirements of the role. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that they are required to disclose for the level of check applicable to the role, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and the DBS filtering rules. The results of any check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act proportionately in deciding whether to proceed with the appointment. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements of the role. Failure to satisfy the Club, FA’s and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment, in accordance with the Club's disciplinary procedures.
Health and Safety
Nottingham Forest is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, visitors, and guests. All employees are expected to comply with company health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments, use equipment and PPE correctly and report any hazards, accidents and near misses. Appropriate training will be provided to ensure everyone understands their health and safety responsibilities.
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