Plumbing and Heating Engineer Location: Burton upon Trent and surrounding local areas Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Company Vehicle Salary: £15 to £21 per hour (Starting rate, depending on experience) Job Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and disciplined Plumbing and Heating Engineer to join our growing team in Burton upon Trent. In this role, you will lead and support small-scale installation projects across essential sectors, including schools, care homes, and hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional with strong industry knowledge to take ownership of varied commercial and public-sector projects, with further specialist training provided for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Installation Projects: Carry out high-quality plumbing and heating installations on small-scale projects within schools, care homes, hospitals, and other commercial properties. * System Diagnostics & Fitting: Install, maintain, and upgrade commercial and domestic heating systems, pipework, and sanitary ware. * Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work adheres strictly to health and safety regulations, building codes, and site-specific protocols (especially important in healthcare and educational environments). * Self-Management: Manage your workload efficiently, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard. * Client Liaison: Represent the company professionally on-site, communicating clearly with site managers and clients. * Requirements & Qualifications * Qualifications: Must hold at least a Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Plumbing and Heating. Gas qualifications advantageous. * Experience: Proven experience working on commercial or public-sector installation projects is highly desirable. * Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is required. * Industry Knowledge: Strong, up-to-date knowledge of plumbing systems, heating infrastructure, and current regulations. * Personal Attributes: You must be highly self-motivated, disciplined, and bring an enthusiastic attitude to the team daily. * Vetting: As this role involves working in schools and care environments, a successful Enhanced DBS check will be required. * Benefits & Package * Competitive Pay: Starting with an hourly rate of £15 to £21, depending on experience. * Overtime: Paid at 1.5x your standard hourly rate for hours worked outside core schedules. * Allowances: Standby/on-call allowance scheme included. * Company Vehicle: Provided with a dedicated work van and fuel card. * Equipment: Full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniform provided. * Training: Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities provided for the right candidate. * BUPA: Provided * Retirement: Company pension scheme