Commercial Pipework Fitter and Breakdown Engineer

Robert Hurst Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is searching for an experienced Commercial Pipework Fitter and Breakdown Engineer to work in the Southwest London area. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating and communal systems in both commercial and residential settings. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating, a full UK driving licence, and the capability to troubleshoot heating systems. The position includes out-of-hours emergency call-out duties on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HVAC installation and maintenance.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Enhanced DBS check needed for work in schools and colleges.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair commercial heating pipework and components.
• Conduct breakdown attendance and fault diagnosis on heating systems.
• Participate in the emergency call-out rota.

Skills

Experience with commercial and domestic heating systems

Strong understanding of residential and commercial heating systems

Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Pipework Fitter and Breakdown Engineer to join our client’s team in the Southwest London area. The successful candidate will be working across commercial and residential environments, ensuring high-quality installation, maintenance, and repair of heating and communal systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and repair commercial heating pipework and components on communal systems
• Carry out breakdown attendance and fault diagnosis on various heating systems
• Install and repair domestic heating pipework, including thermostatic valves, pumps, cylinders, radiators, HIUs, and associated equipment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system faults efficiently
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota (currently 1 in 6 weeks, covering weekdays OOH and weekends)

Requirements

• Experience with commercial and domestic heating systems, including HVAC installation and maintenance
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating
• Strong understanding of residential and commercial heating systems
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS check required for work in schools and colleges
• Valid CSCS