via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Plumbing engineer

Loughborough Full-time
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Reactive Plumbing \& Heating Engineer

Location: Leicester / Leicestershire
Starting Salary: £29,000 per year, with progression based on experience and performance
Job Type: Full\-time, Permanent
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, uniform, pension and overtime opportunities

About the Role

We are a growing plumbing and heating company looking for a reliable and motivated Reactive Plumbing \& Heating Engineer to join our team.

The role will involve attending reactive and planned works on behalf of insurance companies, property managers, landlords and commercial clients across the East Midlands.

You will be expected to manage jobs independently, communicate professionally with customers and clients, diagnose faults correctly and complete works to a high standard.

Typical Works

  • Reactive plumbing call\-outs

  • Leaks and burst pipes

  • Boiler and heating faults

  • No heating / no hot water

  • Radiator and valve issues

  • Toilet, tap and sanitaryware repairs

  • Pipework repairs and alterations

  • Gas\-related works where suitably qualified

  • Landlord maintenance

  • Insurance and home\-emergency jobs

  • Fault finding and diagnostics

  • Planned remedial works

  • Emergency attendance
What We're Looking For

We need someone who is:

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Comfortable working independently

  • Confident attending reactive jobs

  • Professional when dealing with customers

  • Able to communicate clearly with property managers and insurance clients

  • Capable of providing clear job notes, photos and updates

  • Organised and able to manage a daily workload

  • Respectful in customers' homes

  • Willing to learn and progress within the company

  • Proud of delivering good\-quality workmanship
Requirements
  • Plumbing and heating experience

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Relevant plumbing/heating qualifications

  • Good fault\-finding ability

  • Strong customer\-service skills

  • Gas Safe registration / gas qualifications are desirable
What We Offer
  • £29,000 starting salary

  • Salary progression based on performance and experience

  • Company van

  • Fuel card

  • Uniform

  • Pension

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Consistent workload

  • Varied work across insurance, property management and reactive maintenance

  • Opportunity to grow within a developing plumbing and heating business
We’re looking for someone who wants to become a trusted long\-term member of the team, is dependable, and can represent the company professionally while working independently.

Please apply with your CV and a brief summary of your plumbing, heating and gas experience.

Pay: From £29,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Company car

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay
Work Location: In person

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