Senior Plumbing & Heating Engineer in Reading

Your new company Our client is a large, well‑established organisation responsible for managing a diverse and complex multi‑building estate across several sites. The Estates function plays a vital role in ensuring buildings operate safely, efficiently and reliably, supporting thousands of users every day. The organisation is committed to high service standards, compliance, sustainability and the ongoing development of its technical teams. Your new role As a Senior Plumbing & Heating Engineer, you will be a key member of the Reactive Maintenance team, delivering a professional, customer‑focused service across a varied estate. Reporting to the Reactive Maintenance Manager, you will work independently to manage and prioritise your workload, responding to both reactive and planned preventative maintenance requirements. The role will involve installing, maintaining, fault‑finding and repairing plumbing, heating, gas and mechanical systems, including boilers, pumps and associated plant. You will support statutory compliance activities, act as an Authorised Person for relevant permit systems (subject to training), and supervise specialist contractors when required. You will also provide technical support during incidents and emergencies, mentor apprentices and improvers, and work collaboratively with wider estates and projects teams to identify system improvements, reliability issues and opportunities for energy and water efficiency. Participation in an on‑call rota forms part of this role. What you'll need to succeed A recognised time‑served apprenticeship or equivalent in plumbing, heating or mechanical engineering NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent qualification Strong experience in plumbing, heating, gas and mechanical maintenance Solid fault‑finding skills across complex building services systems Knowledge of current health & safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work Awareness of gas safety and water hygiene requirements (e.g. L8 ACOP) Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work under pressure Good customer‑facing and communication skills Confidence using tablets or CAFM systems for recording work and compliance A full UK driving licence and flexibility to take part in the on‑call rotaGas Safe registration (commercial desirable), unvented systems certification, and experience in large or complex estates would be advantageous. What you'll get in return A permanent, full‑time position working 36 hours per week A competitive salary at a senior technician level Paid overtime and an on‑call allowance (with standby and call‑out rates) A generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Ongoing training and development, including specialist and compliance‑led courses The opportunity to work in a varied, technically interesting environment Long‑term job security within a supportive and well‑resourced organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, please email / (phone number removed) If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)