Commercial Plumber / Commercial Gas Engineer

White Recruitment Construction; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local building services contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Plumber or dual-skilled Commercial Gas Engineer based in Peterborough. The role involves a variety of plumbing and heating tasks, alongside gas work if qualified, with an emphasis on client interaction and team support. Offering a competitive salary package, 28 days of holiday, and clear values promoting quality and integrity, this position ensures a stable workload with training opportunities. No weekend work is required.

Benefits

Company van & fuel

Workwear & PPE provided

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Auto-enrolment pension

Qualifications

• Strong commercial plumbing experience or full Commercial Gas qualifications required.
• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating essential.
• Experience in commercial/industrial environments is a must.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.
• Should be reliable and organised with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work across commercial plumbing, heating, and gas installation/maintenance.
• Complete inspections, testing, and associated documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients and support Mechanical and Facilities teams.
• Mentor apprentices when needed.
• Stay updated with industry standards through training.

Skills

Commercial plumbing experience

Full Commercial Gas qualifications

Good communication

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating

Tools

Own hand tools & battery drills

Job description

Commercial Plumber / Commercial Gas Engineer

Peterborough, Huntingdon & Cambridge | 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

You’ll be working across a mix of commercial plumbing, heating and (if qualified) gas installation and maintenance. The work varies week to week ranging from PPM and remedials through to refurbishments and small project installs. You’ll complete inspection & testing, associated certification, and ensure documentation is processed correctly. The role involves liaising directly with clients, supporting the Mechanical and Facilities teams when needed, and occasionally mentoring apprentices. Training is provided to keep you 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

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