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Gas Engineer / Heating and Plumbing Engineer

Where

Hitchin

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

Subcontractor Gas Engineer / Heating and Plumbing Engineer (CIS) £200 £260 per day + Bonuses + Van + Fuel + iPad

Location: Majority of work across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Cambridgeshire, with occasional jobs in London

Hours: Monday Friday; 8am 5pm

Job Type: Subcontractor (CIS)

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, family-run plumbing and heating business with over 550 five-star reviews, delivering everything from boiler breakdowns to full bathroom refurbishments. They are looking for an experienced Heating and Plumbing Engineer who can confidently handle a wide range of work across domestic properties.

Pay and Earnings:

  • Day Rate: £200 £260
  • Out-of-Hours Pay: £65 per hour
  • Realistic total earnings: £60,000 £80,000+ per year
  • Bonuses include commission, customer review incentives and performance bonuses (There is no earning cap).

What They Provide:

  • Company van
  • Fuel card
  • iPad/tablet
  • Full uniform
  • Company card for approved materials
  • Full admin, office and booking support
  • Busy and consistent workflow

It s extremely rare for a CIS subcontractor role to offer this level of support and kit.

Responsibilities

This is a mixed role covering all aspects of heating and plumbing, including:

  • Boiler breakdowns, diagnostics and repairs
  • Boiler installations
  • Central heating wiring and controls (S/Y-plan, combi wiring, thermostat upgrades)
  • General plumbing repairs
  • Bathroom works (first fix, second fix, leaks, refurbs)
  • Customer service and communication
  • Participation in the on-call rota (enhanced rate)

Requirements:

  • Gas Safe Registered strongly preferred

Our client ideally wants someone who is already Gas Safe so they can handle boiler diagnostics and installations confidently.

However, they will consider a highly competent Engineer who is not yet Gas Safe if they have:

  • Strong heating system knowledge
  • Excellent wiring and controls understanding
  • Confident fault-finding and breakdown skills
  • Solid plumbing and bathroom experience
  • The ability to work independently

For the right candidate, they can support progression into Gas Safe.

Additional Requirements:

  • Age 25+ (fleet insurance)
  • Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent)
  • Own tools
  • Reliable, confident and professional
  • Strong communication and customer service

Why Join Our Client?

  • Work with a company backed by 550+ five-star reviews
  • Strong, consistent work across Herts/Beds/Cambs
  • Only occasional work in London (not regular)
  • Extremely strong earning potential
  • All the tools to succeed: Van, fuel, iPad, materials card, full support
  • Family-run business with a high standard of work
  • Real potential to step into a Lead Engineer position

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