Plumber (Heating)

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company pension

Healthcare cashback

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work

Annual leave enhancement

Volunteer day

Referral bonus

Job summary

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd are seeking an experienced Plumber (Heating) to join a growing facilities management team, covering Taunton and surrounding areas. You will work on domestic heating and plumbing tasks in occupied homes, with travel within the region and overtime opportunities.

You’ll be part of a supportive engineering team, with training in renewables including Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP). A full UK driving licence is required and company benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within domestic plumbing and heating.
• Experience carrying out radiator replacements and working on wet central heating systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out radiator replacements and heating system upgrades.
• Assist with domestic boiler installations.
• Replace hot water cylinders.
• Complete central heating wet works.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults relating to heating systems.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of workmanship and customer service.
• Accurately record completed work using a PDA/mobile device.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with current regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Domestic plumbing & heating

Boiler installations

Radiator replacements

Customer service

Independent work

Education

G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Plumber (Heating)

We're working with a well-established and expanding facilities management company to recruit an experienced/permanent Plumber to join their growing engineering team, covering Taunton and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled domestic plumbing and heating engineer seeking long-term stability with a reputable employer. In addition to regular overtime, you'll benefit from ongoing training and the opportunity to develop your expertise in renewable technologies, including Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP).

The Role

Working within occupied residential properties, you'll carry out a wide range of plumbing and heating tasks, delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.

Although you'll enjoy the independence of a field-based position, you'll also have the support of an experienced engineering team behind you.

The role is based around Salisbury and the surrounding areas, with travel generally kept within a 1 hour 45 minute radius. Any travel beyond this will be paid.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out radiator replacements and heating system upgrades.
• Assist with domestic boiler installations.
• Replace hot water cylinders.
• Complete central heating wet works.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults relating to heating systems.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of workmanship and customer service.
• Accurately record completed work using a PDA/mobile device.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with current regulations and company procedures.

Essential

• Proven experience within domestic plumbing and heating.
• Experience carrying out radiator replacements and working on wet central heating systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage your own workload.

Desirable

• G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification.
• Experience assisting with domestic boiler installations.
• Previous experience working within domestic maintenance or social housing environments.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.
• Regular overtime opportunities to increase earnings.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Local work wherever possible to minimise travel.
• Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare cashback scheme covering everyday medical expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access.
• Retail discounts and discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Option to purchase up to three additional days of annual leave each year.
• One paid volunteering day annually.
• £500 employee referral bonus.
• Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities, including Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) training for engineers looking to future‑proof their skills.

If you're an experienced Plumber (Heating) looking to join a company that values its engineers, offers excellent benefits and invests in your long-term development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more.