Heating & Plumbing Engineer (Gas Safe)

Peaple Talent; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious estate environment is seeking an experienced Heating & Plumbing Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a permanent, fully site-based role focused on maintaining and repairing heating and plumbing systems. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of relevant experience, be Gas Safe registered, and have strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a performance-related bonus, a 40-hour work week, and the opportunity to develop expertise in a stable setting.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Stable, long-term employment

Supportive on-site engineering team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a heating and plumbing role.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Comfortable with physical work and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on systems.
• Respond to emergency repairs and breakdowns promptly.
• Install and repair boilers and heating systems.

Skills

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Independent working

Customer-facing environment

Education

Gas Safe registration with valid certifications

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating

Unvented hot water systems qualification (G3)

Job description

Heating & Plumbing Engineer (Gas Safe) | Fully Site-Based Role | Performance Bonus

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Gas Safe registered Heating & Plumbing Engineer to join a well-established fully site-based Engineering team within a prestigious estate environment.

This is not a mobile or contract role — it is a permanent, on-site position offering long-term stability, excellent facilities, and a performance-related bonus on top of base salary.

This role is ideal for an engineer who prefers to work from one fixed location, building long-term familiarity with complex systems, while being part of a professional, close-knit engineering function.

The Role

The Heating & Plumbing Engineer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of all heating and plumbing systems across the estate. The role combines planned preventative maintenance with reactive and emergency response, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant and reliable at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance on all heating and plumbing systems
• Respond promptly and professionally to breakdowns and emergency repairs
• Install, service and repair boilers, heating systems, radiators, valves, underfloor heating and domestic hot water systems
• Diagnose and fault‑find across a wide range of domestic and commercial systems
• Oversee subcontractors during new installations and specialist works
• Support estate‑wide infrastructure including water treatment, pumps and drainage systems
• Carry out flushing and chemical treatment of heating and hot water systems where required
• Ensure all works comply with current building regulations and health & safety standards
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records through the CMMS system
• Provide flexible engineering support across the wider on‑site team when required

What They're Looking For

• Trustworthy, professional and presentable at all times
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to respond to out‑of‑hours emergencies
• Strong team player with a positive, proactive approach
• Committed to high standards, compliance and continuous improvement
• Confident working in a premium, customer‑facing environment

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar heating and plumbing role
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability
• Comfortable with physical work, confined spaces and independent sourcing of parts
• Gas Safe registered with valid certifications (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent)
• Unvented hot water systems qualification (G3)
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's On Offer

• Fully site‑based, permanent position – no travelling between sites
• 40‑hour working week with on‑call and occasional weekend work
• Performance‑related bonus
• Stable, long‑term employment
• Varied and technically interesting workload across a large estate
• Supportive, professional on‑site engineering team
• Opportunity to develop long‑term expertise in a complex, well‑maintained site