Job Description
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.