Full job descriptionPlumbing & Heating Engineer
We are recruiting for an experienced Plumbing & Heating Engineer to join a well-established and growing business, working across residential and light commercial properties throughout Northamptonshire.
This is predominantly a maintenance and fault-finding position, so we are looking for a Plumbing & Heating Engineer with strong diagnostic skills who can assess systems logically, identify faults accurately and carry out effective repairs.
As a Plumbing & Heating Engineer, you will be responsible for reactive maintenance, servicing, diagnostics and repairs across plumbing, heating and domestic gas systems.
Heating work will include:
*Boiler diagnostics, servicing and repairs
*Domestic gas appliances
*Zone valves, pumps and expansion vessels
*Heating controls
*Vented and unvented cylinders
*Underfloor heating diagnostics
*System pressure and water-quality issues
*Heat pump diagnostics, servicing and repairs
Plumbing work will include:
*Diagnosing and repairing leaking taps, mixers and cartridges
*Shower fault-finding, including thermostatic, pressure and temperature issues
*Toilet repairs including flush valves, inlet valves, syphons and ball valves
*Investigating visible and concealed leaks
*Pipework alterations and remedial upgrades
*Diagnosing hot and cold water pressure and flow issues
*Clearing waste-pipe blockages to basins, showers, baths and kitchens
Some installation work may occasionally be required; however, this Plumbing & Heating Engineer position is primarily focused on maintenance, diagnostics and fault-finding.
The successful Plumbing & Heating Engineer will ideally have:
*NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing/Heating
*Current domestic gas ACS qualifications
*Minimum 5 years’ reactive maintenance experience
*Strong plumbing and heating diagnostic/fault-finding skills
*Experience servicing and repairing domestic heating systems
*Ability to work independently and diagnose faults logically
*Full UK driving licence
*Own hand tools
*Professional and customer-focused approach
The engineer will be registered under the company’s Gas Safe registration.
Salary & Benefits
The successful Plumbing & Heating Engineer will receive:
*£40,000 - £50,000 salary DOE
*Company van or van allowance
*Fuel included for business use
*20 days’ holiday plus public holidays
*Additional holiday buy-back available
*Company pension
*Well-structured processes and digital job-management systems
*Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing business
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plumbing & Heating Engineer looking for a long-term position in Northamptonshire with a well-run company where strong technical ability and accurate fault-finding are valued.