Plumbing and Heating Engineer

Hampshire Recruitment Group; Westbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Plumbing & Heating Engineer to join a thriving Westbury-based business. You will work across domestic and commercial environments, delivering installation, maintenance and commissioning tasks while supporting apprentices and ensuring compliance.

Interpret drawings, install pipework and heating plant, and collaborate with contracting teams to maintain site progress and safety; mentoring apprentices is included.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing.
• Strong numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a flexible attitude.
• Gas qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Install pipework, drainage systems and heating plant per drawings and specs.
• Install supports for pipework, plant and equipment.
• Use hand tools safely for installation and commissioning tasks.
• Install heating and water plant in commercial and domestic settings.
• Collaborate with contracts management to maintain site progress.
• Prepare material lists and ensure stock availability on site.
• Record dayworks/variations and inform contracts manager promptly.
• Mentor apprentices in the plumbing apprenticeship programme.
• Inspect, fault-find and repair systems; test and commission heating and water systems.
• Maintain health and safety compliance in all tasks.

Skills

Numerical skills

Customer-focused

Team player

Good communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing

Job description

Plumbing & Heating Engineer Westbury

Salary: £17 - £20 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

We're recruiting an experienced Plumbing & Heating Engineer to join a thriving business in Westbury. Working across both domestic and commercial environments. Youll be responsible for delivering high-quality installation, maintenance and commissioning work while supporting apprentices and ensuring compliance across all tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings and building specifications to install pipework and drainage systems.
• Install supports for pipework, plant and equipment.
• Use saws, pipe cutters, jointing tools and other hand tools safely and effectively.
• Install heating and water plant in both commercial and domestic settings.
• Assess labour requirements and work closely with the contracts management team to maintain site progress.
• Prepare material lists and schedules to ensure correct stock is available on site.
• Record dayworks and variations and pass information to the relevant contracts manager promptly.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, electricians and construction teams on installations and repairs.
• Mentor and support apprentices within the plumbing apprenticeship programme.
• Carry out inspections, identify faults and complete repairs as required.
• Test and commission heating, hot- and cold-water systems, recording data in line with compliance standards.
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Complete all tasks assigned via company communication systems (tablet, telecoms, IT).
• Undertake any additional plumbing duties required by the Manager in line with business needs.

Person Specification

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Friendly, approachable and customer-focused with a flexible attitude.
• Gas qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Good understanding of safety policies, processes and procedures.
• Strong team player with solid interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing small projects or teams (15 people).
• Full UK driving licence.

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