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Plumbing and Heating Engineer

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  • Kettering, Northamptonshire
  • £40000 - £50000/annum van, pension and benefits
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 11/09/2026 04:39:21 PM

Description

Plumbing & Heating Engineer We are recruiting for an experienced Plumbing & Heating Engineer to join a well-established and growing business, working across residential and light commercial properties throughout Northamptonshire. This is predominantly a maintenance and fault-finding position, so we are looking for a Plumbing & Heating Engineer with strong diagnostic skills who can assess systems logically, identify faults accurately and carry out effective repairs. As a Plumbing & Heating Engineer, you will be responsible for reactive maintenance, servicing, diagnostics and repairs across plumbing, heating and domestic gas systems. Heating work will include: Boiler diagnostics, servicing and repairs Domestic gas appliances Zone valves, pumps and expansion vessels Heating controls Vented and unvented cylinders Underfloor heating diagnostics System pressure and water-quality issues Heat pump diagnostics, servicing and repairsPlumbing work will include: Diagnosing and repairing leaking taps, mixers and cartridges Shower fault-finding, including thermostatic, pressure and temperature issues Toilet repairs including flush valves, inlet valves, syphons and ball valves Investigating visible and concealed leaks Pipework alterations and remedial upgrades Diagnosing hot and cold water pressure and flow issues Clearing waste-pipe blockages to basins, showers, baths and kitchensSome installation work may occasionally be required; however, this Plumbing & Heating Engineer position is primarily focused on maintenance, diagnostics and fault-finding. The successful Plumbing & Heating Engineer will ideally have: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing/Heating Current domestic gas ACS qualifications Minimum 5 years' reactive maintenance experience Strong plumbing and heating diagnostic/fault-finding skills Experience servicing and repairing domestic heating systems Ability to work independently and diagnose faults logically Full UK driving licence Own hand tools Professional and customer-focused approachThe engineer will be registered under the company's Gas Safe registration. Salary & Benefits The successful Plumbing & Heating Engineer will receive: £40,000 - £50,000 salary DOE Company van or van allowance Fuel included for business use 20 days' holiday plus public holidays Additional holiday buy-back available Company pension Well-structured processes and digital job-management systems Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing businessThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plumbing & Heating Engineer looking for a long-term position in Northamptonshire with a well-run company where strong technical ability and accurate fault-finding are valued

Job Details

Location Kettering, Northamptonshire
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £40000 - £50000/annum van, pension and benefits

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