PLUMBING AND HEATING ENGINEER

Posted 2 hours 10 minutes ago by Hedley Visick Ltd

£36,500 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Sussex, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN20 9RS
Job Description
About Us

We are a well established plumbing and heating company based in Eastbourne looking for an experienced engineer to join our team.

The majority of our work is carried out throughout Eastbourne, Hastings, Brighton and the surrounding areas.

Role Overview

This position is focused mainly on installation work, including bathrooms, boilers, and full heating systems, with some servicing and repair work occasionally required.

Key Responsibilities

Installation Work (Primary Focus)

Complete bathroom installations, including first fix, second fix, and finishing
Install a range of gas boilers (combi, system, and regular)
Carry out full heating and hot water system installations in domestic properties
Replace radiators, upgrade systems, and complete pipework alterations
Undertake general plumbing installation tasks to a high standard

Servicing & Repairs (Occasional)

Perform boiler services and essential safety checks
Diagnose and resolve boiler and heating issues when required
Service and repair unvented and vented hot water cylinders
Carry out general plumbing maintenance and fault finding

Additional Skills & Knowledge

Basic electrical understanding (boiler wiring, controls, wiring centres)
Good grasp of heating controls and smart thermostat technology
Ability to work independently and deliver consistently high workmanship
Strong communication and customer service skills
Confident in completing accurate job notes and documentation

As part of the role, engineers participate in our emergency out-of-hours on-call rota, typically one week in every six. Additional pay is provided for on-call cover as well as any callouts attended during this period.

Requirements

Gas Safe registered / Gas-qualified (essential)
Proven experience in plumbing, heating, and installation work
Competent in bathroom installations and domestic plumbing tasks
Full UK driving licence
Reliable, professional, and able to work independently

What We Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Company van and tools (if applicable)
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Consistent pipeline of installation work in Eastbourne and surrounding areas

Salary is negotiable depending on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £36,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person