Commercial Plumber / Commercial Gas Engineer

WR HVAC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local building services contractor in Peterborough is seeking a Commercial Plumber or a dual-skilled Commercial Gas Engineer to join their team. The role involves commercial plumbing, heating, and gas installations, with responsibilities including inspection, testing, and documentation. Candidates should have strong commercial plumbing experience or full Commercial Gas qualifications, alongside relevant certifications. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment with no weekend work, ensuring a stable workload within a friendly team.

Benefits

Company van & fuel

Workwear & PPE provided

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension

1.5x overtime

Qualifications

• Strong commercial plumbing experience or full Commercial Gas qualifications required.
• Experience in commercial/industrial environments is essential.
• 5+ years post-qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work across commercial plumbing and heating, including installations.
• Inspect, test, and ensure documentation is processed correctly.
• Liaise with clients and support Mechanical and Facilities teams.

Skills

Commercial plumbing experience

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating

Tools

Own hand tools & battery drills

Job description

Commercial Plumber / Commercial Gas Engineer

Peterborough, Huntingdon & Cambridgeshire Mon‑Fri 45,000‑57,000 OTE

The Company

An established, locally operated building services contractor is looking to add a Commercial Plumber (or a dual‑skilled Commercial Gas Engineer) to their team. They're known for their strong family culture, long‑standing client relationships and consistent workload across commercial and industrial sites within a 50‑mile radius of Peterborough.

The Role

• Work across a mix of commercial plumbing, heating and (if qualified) gas installation and maintenance, ranging from PPM and remedials to refurbishments and small project installs.
• Complete inspection & testing, associated certification, and ensure documentation is processed correctly.
• Liaise directly with clients, support the Mechanical and Facilities teams when needed, and occasionally mentor apprentices.
• Receive ongoing training to keep up to date with industry standards.

Package

• 18‑20 per hour for Commercial Plumbers
• Up to 23 per hour if you hold full Commercial Gas qualifications
• 1.5x overtime (typical week around 45 hours)
• Expected earnings: 45,000‑57,000
• 40‑hour contract, Monday‑Friday (8am‑4:30pm)
• Company van & fuel
• Workwear & PPE provided
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Auto‑enrolment pension

Requirements

Essential:

• Strong commercial plumbing experience or full Commercial Gas qualifications
• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating
• Experience in commercial/industrial environments
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently
• Own hand tools & battery drills
• Reliable, organised, good communicator

Desirable:

• 5+ years post‑qualification
• IPAF / PASMA certification

Why This Role Appeals

• No weekend work
• Stable, varied workload
• Supportive team with clear values (quality, integrity, partnership, family)
• Realistic hours and strong earnings potential

WR HVAC M&E are recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.