Senior Plumber University
Posted 6 hours 41 minutes ago by Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd
Plumbing & Heating Engineer (University Campus)
Reading
£40,000+(OTE) + 15% Employer Pension + 39 Days Holiday + 36-Hour Week + £2,900 On-Call Allowance + Skill Payments + Overtime
Are you a Level 3 qualified Plumbing & Heating Engineer looking for a stable, Monday-Friday role in a diverse University Estate with Market leasding pension, holiday entitlement and structured salary enhancements?
With a 36-hour week, 39 days' leave and circa 15% employer pension contribution, this role is built around work-life balance and financial stability.
The Role
Deliver planned and reactive plumbing and heating maintenance across campus buildings
Maintain commercial heating systems and plant rooms
Fault find and repair domestic and commercial pipework systems
Work on unvented hot water systems
Support compliance across gas, heating and mechanical systems
Join the on-call rota after initial period (£2,900 annual allowance + call-out payments)
You'll work across academic buildings, accommodation and specialist facilities within a well-managed estate environment.
The Person
NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent apprenticeship)
Strong experience in commercial heating systems
Comfortable working on steel/cast iron pipework
Gas Safe (domestic or commercial desirable - additional payment available)
Experience in fault diagnosis and reactive maintenance
Additional Annual Skill Payments Available
BPEC Unvented Hot Water - £600
Gas Safe Domestic - £600
Gas Safe Commercial - £1,200
Pressure Systems / Compressors - £1,200
Steel Pipework / Welding Competency - £600
OFTEC (Oil Boilers) - £600
Package & Benefits
36-hour week (Monday-Friday)
39 days total leave (including bank holidays & closure days)
Circa 15% employer pension contribution (USS scheme)
Annual incremental salary progression (Grade 5 scale)
£2,900 on-call allowance + additional call-out payments
Structured overtime opportunities
Excellent long-term job security
This role suits a plumbing and heating engineer seeking stability, structured progression and a stronger overall package than typical commercial FM roles.
Apply via Roundhouse Recruitment.