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Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 7 days

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 benefitsJoin 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 qualificationsBenefits:

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

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