Domestic Plumber / Heating Engineer

Heated Mechanical Services; Linton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

PPE provided

28 days’ paid leave

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced Senior Domestic Plumber / Heating Engineer to join our team. This mobile role covers plumbing and heating installation, maintenance and repair across Kent, with varied projects and days.

You will work independently, assess and complete tasks safely to high standards, representing the company in customers’ homes and coordinating with clients and other trades.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating, or a recognised equivalent.
• At least six years’ relevant industry experience.
• Strong practical experience across domestic plumbing and heating installation, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to undertake and complete work independently without routine supervision.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own suitable hand tools.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, organised and able to manage a mobile workload across Kent.
• Professional approach to workmanship, safety and customers’ homes.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory right-to-work, driving licence and employment-reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic plumbing and heating installations, maintenance and repairs.
• Complete first-fix and second-fix plumbing work.
• Diagnose faults and identify effective, practical solutions.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures, pipework, valves, pumps and associated components.
• Install, maintain, test and commission plumbing and heating systems.
• Service, repair and work on boilers where appropriately qualified and Gas Safe registered for the relevant work category.
• Plan jobs, identify required materials and complete work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ensure all work meets applicable regulations, manufacturer instructions and company standards.
• Complete job sheets, test records, certificates and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, colleagues, suppliers and other trades.
• Protect customers’ property and leave work areas clean, safe and tidy.
• Take proper care of the company vehicle, equipment and materials.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Support colleagues and contribute practical knowledge when working as part of a wider team.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer service

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Level 2 NVQ Plumbing & Heating

Level 3 NVQ Plumbing & Heating (desirable)

Gas Safe registration

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Heated Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced Senior Domestic Plumber / Heating Engineer to join our team.

This is a varied, mobile position covering plumbing and heating installation, maintenance and repair work across Kent. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of projects, so no two days will be the same.

As a senior engineer, you will be trusted to assess, plan, undertake and complete work independently, safely and to a consistently high standard. You will also represent the company professionally when working in customers’ homes and alongside clients, contractors and other trades.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out domestic plumbing and heating installations, maintenance and repairs.
• Complete first-fix and second-fix plumbing work.
• Diagnose faults and identify effective, practical solutions.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures, pipework, valves, pumps and associated components.
• Install, maintain, test and commission plumbing and heating systems.
• Service, repair and work on boilers where appropriately qualified and Gas Safe registered for the relevant work category.
• Plan jobs, identify required materials and complete work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ensure all work meets applicable regulations, manufacturer instructions and company standards.
• Complete job sheets, test records, certificates and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, colleagues, suppliers and other trades.
• Protect customers’ property and leave work areas clean, safe and tidy.
• Take proper care of the company vehicle, equipment and materials.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Support colleagues and contribute practical knowledge when working as part of a wider team.

Essential requirements

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating, or a recognised equivalent.
• At least six years’ relevant industry experience.
• Strong practical experience across domestic plumbing and heating installation, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to undertake and complete work independently without routine supervision.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own suitable hand tools.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, organised and able to manage a mobile workload across Kent.
• Professional approach to workmanship, safety and customers’ homes.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory right-to-work, driving licence and employment-reference checks.

Desirable requirements

• Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating, or equivalent.
• Current domestic gas qualifications and Gas Safe registration covering the relevant categories of work.
• Experience servicing, diagnosing and repairing domestic boilers.
• Additional plumbing, heating or manufacturer-specific qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000, reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Permanent, employed position.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Company-provided power tools and specialist equipment.
• Overtime and on-call opportunities, subject to prior agreement.
• 28 days’ paid annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Workplace pension in accordance with auto-enrolment requirements.
• Statutory sick pay.
• Company-provided PPE.
• Varied work across Kent.
• A responsible senior position offering independence and the opportunity to develop with the business.