Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Location: Peterborough (with daily travel)
Salary: -14 to -18 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Type: Permanent

The Role

A well-established, values-led building services contractor is looking for a skilled Plumbing and Heating Engineer to join their commercial team in Peterborough.

This is a hands-on, varied role covering installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and upgrade works on commercial heating and plumbing systems. Projects range up to -1m in value and span commercial, retail, public sector and government properties including shopping centres, supermarkets, police stations and other secure facilities.

You will work both independently at client sites and as part of a collaborative wider team. Some travel and occasional overnight stays will be required.

This employer actively welcomes applications from veterans and service leavers. The disciplined, solutions-focused approach that comes from a forces background is exactly what this team values.

What You Will Be Doing

• Installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial heating and plumbing systems
• Working on boilers, pumps, valves, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, controls and associated plant room equipment
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, system flushing, balancing and commissioning
• Interpreting technical drawings and specifications and delivering work to project requirements
• Completing digital job records, certification and reports using company systems and mobile technology
• Supporting, mentoring and overseeing apprentices and trainees
• Attending site meetings and contributing to effective project delivery
• Ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations, company procedures and health and safety standards

What You Need

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience as a plumbing and heating engineer or similar role
• Unvented Hot Water and Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations certifications
• Strong knowledge of commercial mechanical systems
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months post-test)
• Willingness to travel daily and stay away when required
• Confident using IT systems and mobile technology

Desirable

• Gas qualifications
• JIB PHMES CSCS Card
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid at Work
• IPAF MEWP 3a and 3b
• PASMA Towers for Users

What Is On Offer

• -14 to -18 per hour depending on experience
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Corporate clothing provided
• Employee profit share scheme and long service awards
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Health and wellbeing support including qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Ongoing training, development and clear career progression
• Regular social events and a genuinely supportive team culture

Important

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check including Children''s and Adults'' Barred Lists. Additional client vetting may also be required. Veterans with existing security clearance or DBS history are well placed for this.