Boiler Breakdown Engineer Jobs in Derby

SR PLUMBING NW LTD; East Midlands; 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 handle domestic heating work across Derby and Derbyshire. The role focuses on fault-finding in boilers, heating repairs, and customer service, ensuring that issues are resolved professionally.

The successful applicant will be Gas Safe registered, have at least 3 years experience with domestic boiler systems, and a full UK driving licence. This is a full-time position offering a starting salary of £40,000, a company van, and uniform.

Qualifications

• Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work.
• At least 3 years of experience working on domestic boiler breakdown and repairs.
• Practical understanding of heating controls, radiators, and common system faults.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers for boiler breakdown and heating issues.
• Trace faults across boilers and heating systems.
• Complete repairs safely, including related plumbing tasks.

Skills

Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work

Minimum of 3 years experience in boiler breakdown and repair

Practical understanding of heating controls and systems

Confidence diagnosing issues across boiler brands

Tidiness and customer-conscious working

Job description

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

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 Derby, Derbyshire 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.

How to apply

Apply below with details of your boiler repair background, Gas Safe status and the heating work you are strongest at.