Heating & Plumbing Engineer

Recruitment Helpline; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 40,590 - 46,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time, permanent

Year-round work

Family-run environment

Training & development

Company events

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an Experienced Gas Safe Heating & Plumbing Engineer to join our family-run team in South Kent, with occasional travel into London. The role covers servicing, maintenance, fault finding, repairs and installations across domestic heating systems.

You will work independently, manage your own workload, deliver high-quality workmanship and superb customer service, and represent the company to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Gas Safe Registration required.
• Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating qualification required.
• G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification desirable.
• Minimum 2 years’ domestic heating experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance & repairs of domestic gas boilers.
• Diagnostics and fault finding across heating systems.
• Unvented hot water cylinder servicing and maintenance.
• Installations of gas boilers, underfloor heating, and ASHP systems.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain good client relations.
• Record job notes and materials used; update job statuses.

Skills

Gas Safe registration

Domestic plumbing

Fault finding

Customer service

Education

Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating

G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification

Tools

Gas boilers

Underfloor heating

Air Source Heat Pumps

Unvented Hot Water Cylinders

Job description

Experienced Gas Safe Heating & Plumbing Engineer

Excellent Day Rate | Family-Run Company | Varied High-Quality Work

Location: South Kent (covering Kent with occasional travel into London)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £220–£250 per day (depending on experience)

The Role

This is a varied domestic heating and plumbing role covering servicing, maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and installations. You’ll work mainly throughout South Kent and the wider Kent area, with occasional work in London. You will be trusted to manage your own workload, work independently, provide excellent customer service, and represent the company to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

Servicing, Maintenance & Repairs

• Domestic gas boiler servicing and repairs
• Heating system diagnostics and fault finding
• Unvented hot water cylinder servicing and maintenance
• Underfloor heating system maintenance
• Air Source Heat Pump servicing and repairs
• Leak detection and reactive plumbing repairs
• General domestic plumbing maintenance

Installations

• Gas boilers and heating systems
• Unvented hot water cylinders
• Underfloor heating systems
• Air Source Heat Pump systems
• Bathrooms and general plumbing installations
• First and second fix plumbing

Communication & Customer Care

• Deliver a professional and friendly customer experience
• Communicate clearly with customers and the office team
• Keep customers informed throughout the job
• Use our online job management system to organise your workload
• Complete accurate job notes and record
• Upload photos where required
• Record materials used and update job statuses before leaving site

Essential Requirements

• Valid Gas Safe Registration
• Level 2 or Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification
• G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ domestic plumbing and heating experience
• Strong boiler servicing, installation, and fault-finding skills
• Excellent diagnostic ability
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage their own jobs
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Desirable Experience

• Air Source Heat Pumps
• Underfloor heating system
• Heating controls and smart controls
• Manufacturer training
• Bathroom installations

What they offer

• Competitive pay: £220–£250 per day depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Consistent year-round work
• Varied and interesting projects
• Supportive family-run working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to develop as the company grows
• Company events
• A team that values quality workmanship and professionalism

Join the team: If you’re a skilled heating and plumbing engineer who takes pride in doing things properly, enjoys building good relationships with customers, and wants to be part of a growing family business, we’d love to hear from you.