Plumbing and Heating Engineer

Plumbing and Heating Engineer

Location: Burton upon Trent and surrounding local areas
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Company Vehicle

Salary: £15 to £21 per hour (Starting rate, depending on experience)

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and disciplined Plumbing and Heating Engineer to join our growing team in Burton upon Trent. In this role, you will lead and support small-scale installation projects across essential sectors, including schools, care homes, and hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional with strong industry knowledge to take ownership of varied commercial and public-sector projects, with further specialist training provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation Projects: Carry out high-quality plumbing and heating installations on small-scale projects within schools, care homes, hospitals, and other commercial properties.
• System Diagnostics & Fitting: Install, maintain, and upgrade commercial and domestic heating systems, pipework, and sanitary ware.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work adheres strictly to health and safety regulations, building codes, and site-specific protocols (especially important in healthcare and educational environments).
• Self-Management: Manage your workload efficiently, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
• Client Liaison: Represent the company professionally on-site, communicating clearly with site managers and clients.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualifications: Must hold at least a Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Plumbing and Heating. Gas qualifications advantageous.
• Experience: Proven experience working on commercial or public-sector installation projects is highly desirable.
• Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong, up-to-date knowledge of plumbing systems, heating infrastructure, and current regulations.
• Personal Attributes: You must be highly self-motivated, disciplined, and bring an enthusiastic attitude to the team daily.
• Vetting: As this role involves working in schools and care environments, a successful Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Benefits & Package

• Competitive Pay: Starting with an hourly rate of £15 to £21, depending on experience.
• Overtime: Paid at 1.5x your standard hourly rate for hours worked outside core schedules.
• Allowances: Standby/on-call allowance scheme included.
• Company Vehicle: Provided with a dedicated work van and fuel card.
• Equipment: Full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniform provided.
• Training: Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities provided for the right candidate.
• BUPA: Provided
• Retirement: Company pension scheme.