Overview
Newly Qualified Plumbing Engineer - Reading
Location: Reading • Contract: Full-time (40 hour week, including some evenings, weekends & bank holidays) • Salary: Up to £30,550 (includes location allowance) increasing to £33,400 with experience + £3,000 guaranteed bonus in your first year
Start your plumbing career with one of the UK’s leading home assistance providers!
Are you a newly qualified plumber looking to kick-start your career with expert support and hands-on experience in domestic plumbing?
At HomeServe, we’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated Newly Qualified Plumbing Engineers (NVQ level 2 equivalent) to join our growing team. You’ll work alongside experienced plumbers, gain real-world experience in customers\' homes, and benefit from training at our state-of-the-art academy.
What’s in it for you?
* Company van, fuel card, tools, uniform & safety equipment provided
* Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy/sell leave
* Access to our online benefits portal – discounts across popular retailers
* Fantastic pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
* Ongoing training and coaching from our award-winning training centre and field-based teams
* Cutting-edge tech to help you do your job efficiently
About You
What you’ll need:
* A full UK Driving Licence (with fewer than 6 penalty points)
* Some hands-on experience in a domestic plumbing environment
* A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
We’ll give you the tools and support to build your skills and confidence:
* One-on-one Health & Safety training with SEC
* Weeks 3–14: Buddying
* 12 weeks shadowing a Senior Engineer
* Learn processes, procedures, and best practices
* 8 hours of coaching per week
* Weeks 15–18: Supervised Practical Work
* You’ll start working hands-on, under full supervision
* Focus on technical ability, customer service, and process compliance
* Lowered job targets to give you time to grow
* 8 hours coaching per week
* Week 27 onwards: Business as Usual
* Performance monitored, with ongoing coaching and support as needed
Why HomeServe?
At HomeServe, it’s our people who make the difference. We foster a welcoming, inclusive, and rewarding environment where everyone has a voice. We celebrate great work, support one another and make a real impact on the lives of our customers.
About Us
Ready to take the next step in your plumbing career?
Join HomeServe and become part of a team that values your development, recognises your efforts and invests in your future.
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