Reactive Plumbing Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions; Otley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plumbing and services organization in West Yorkshire is seeking a Reactive Plumbing Engineer to deliver high-quality services across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven plumbing experience and strong customer service skills. A full UK driving license is required, and flexibility for on-call duties is essential. The role offers structured personal development, a pension scheme, and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Pension scheme with auto-enrolment

Company van and fuel card

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Experience in both domestic and commercial plumbing.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency callouts and scheduled maintenance visits.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems effectively.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while working independently.
• Complete documentation and reports accurately.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Proven experience as a plumber

Strong customer service skills

Team-focused attitude

Flexibility to work overtime

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Job description

Reactive Plumbing Engineer
Location: Covering the West Yorkshire
Hours: Full time 45hrs a week
Salary: £14.00 / £16:00 ph. + on-call allowance & overtime

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organisation within the facilities and property services sector. With decades of experience in drainage and plumbing solutions, the business continues to expand across the UK, providing a broad range of reactive and scheduled services to commercial and domestic clients.

As a Reactive Plumbing Engineer, you’ll be part of a professional and supportive team, delivering high-quality plumbing services across a wide client base—including facilities management, retail, social housing, and industrial sectors. This role is ideally suited to someone who takes pride in their work, values customer satisfaction, and is confident in delivering a broad range of plumbing tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend emergency callouts and scheduled maintenance visits
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures, including toilets, taps, valves, siphons, flexible hoses, pipework, radiator valves, cylinders, and heating systems
• Deliver exceptional customer service while working independently on-site
• Complete all necessary documentation and reports accurately
• Comply with all relevant health and safety regulations
• Represent the business professionally in both commercial and domestic settings

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a plumber or plumbing & heating engineer (domestic and/or commercial)
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent experience)
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work overtime and be part of an on-call rota
• Strong customer service skills and a team-focused attitude
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check if not already certified

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with gas systems and/or pumps
• Renewable energy systems knowledge
• Unvented certification

What You’ll Receive

• Structured personal development plan with clear OTE and career growth opportunities
• Pension scheme with auto-enrolment
• Company van and fuel card
• Company mobile phone
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Genuine career progression within a growing business
• Participation in on-call rota (with additional pay)
• Optional overtime opportunities
• Flexible and supportive working hours to promote work-life balance

If you are interested in this vacancy please apply within or call Lauren on 01737 452505