Reading, Oxfordshire Reed Specialist Recruitment

Plumbing & Heating Engineer

• Location: Reading,
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday (flexibility required)
• Salary: Competitive, with additional payments for on-call duties and great benefits

Join our CLients Estates team as a Plumbing & Heating Engineer, where you will be instrumental in maintaining the plumbing, heating, gas, and mechanical systems across the diverse estate. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic team, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of essential building systems.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing and heating systems, ensuring minimal downtime and advising on corrective works as needed.
• Support the operation and optimisation of mechanical systems including boilers and pumps to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain and test the gas network and associated equipment, adhering to current legislation.
• Deliver both planned preventative maintenance and respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests.
• Act as an Authorised Person for relevant permits to work systems and prepare for engineering statutory insurance inspections.
• Supervise and liaise with specialist contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of works.
• Use the CAFM system to record job details, risk assessments, feedback, and time information.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and mentoring to apprentices and improvers.
• Assist in the management of departmental training and staff development.
• Participate in the maintenance team's call-out rota, providing out-of-hours support as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in plumbing & heating.
• Relevant certifications such as BPEC Unvented hot water systems and Gas Safe qualifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in mechanical plant and heating systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using tablets and CAFM systems.
• Strong customer-service skills with a professional and diplomatic approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, following risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Commercial Gas qualifications

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package with additional payments for on-call duties.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive team environment within a leading educational institution.
• Comprehensive health and safety training to ensure a secure working environment.

To apply for the Plumbing & Heating Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Highlight how your background aligns with the responsibilities and requirements of this role.