Boiler Breakdown Engineer Jobs in Cambridge

SR PLUMBING NW LTD; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for work appointments

Uniform supplied

Additional hours available when workload allows

Job summary

SR PLUMBING NW LTD is looking for a Boiler Breakdown Engineer to address domestic heating issues across Cambridge. The role requires skilled fault-finding, boiler repairs, and customer interactions, all within a structured service environment.

The ideal candidate will be Gas Safe registered, possess a minimum of 3 years' experience, and be adept at diagnosing issues across various boiler brands. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £40,000 along with benefits such as a company van and uniform.

Qualifications

• Must be Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in boiler breakdown and repair.
• Understanding of heating controls, radiators, and pipework.

Responsibilities

• Visit domestic customers to resolve boiler breakdown issues.
• Trace faults across heating systems and controls.
• Complete repairs and provide explanations to customers.

Skills

Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work

3+ years working on domestic boiler breakdown

Practical understanding of heating controls

Confidence diagnosing issues across boiler brands

Full UK driving licence

Job description

SR Plumbing is recruiting a Boiler Breakdown Engineer to handle domestic heating work across Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

This is a practical fault-finding role covering boiler breakdowns, heating repairs, servicing support and related plumbing tasks. It will suit someone who can turn up prepared, work through faults methodically and leave customers with a clear understanding of the repair.

Responsibilities

• Visit domestic customers for boiler breakdown, heating and hot water issues.
• Trace faults across boilers, controls, radiators and wider heating systems.
• Complete repairs safely, including related heating and plumbing tasks where appropriate.
• Support servicing and landlord gas safety appointments when the schedule requires it.
• Give customers a clear explanation of the fault and the recommended repair route.
• Record job notes properly so the office team has a clear history of each visit.
• Plan your day sensibly across the service area you are covering.

Requirements

• Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work.
• A minimum of 3 years working on domestic boiler breakdown and repair jobs.
• Practical understanding of heating controls, radiators, pipework and common system faults.
• Confidence diagnosing issues across a range of boiler brands.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A tidy, reliable and customer‑conscious way of working.

Desirable experience

• Broad exposure to common domestic boiler brands.
• Good knowledge of heating controls, valves and circulation problems.
• Experience with CP12s, servicing and landlord maintenance visits.

What success looks like

• Arrive prepared and manage appointments without close supervision.
• Work through heating faults in a calm, structured way.
• Finish repairs safely and leave the work area tidy.
• Keep customers and the office updated when parts or follow‑on work are needed.
• Build a reputation for reliable, professional visits.

Benefits

• £40,000 basic starting salary.
• Company van for work appointments.
• Uniform supplied.
• Permanent full‑time position.
• Work focused around agreed regional areas.
• Job information and customer notes from the office team.
• Additional hours available when workload allows.

Location and working pattern

Covering Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and agreed nearby service areas for boiler breakdown and heating appointments.

Full‑time field role built around customer appointments, urgent heating jobs and occasional call‑out demand.