Plumbing and Heating Engineer

Salary: £17 - £20 per hour (dependent on experience)

About the role

We’re recruiting an experienced Plumbing & Heating Engineer to join a thriving business in Westbury, working across both domestic and commercial environments. You’ll deliver high-quality installation, maintenance, and commissioning work while supporting apprentices and ensuring compliance across all tasks.

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.

Requirements

• 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 (1–5 people).
• Full UK driving licence.