At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and maintain commercial heating systems while solving breakdown issues.
- Company: Respected mechanical services contractor with a focus on communal heating.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company van, fuel card, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Long-term career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enjoy varied work with real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in heating systems and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 48000 £ per year.
- Commercial Pipework Fitter & Breakdown Engineer
- South West London/Surrey
£45,000‑£48,000 Basic + Earn £3,000+ per month in addition to overtime and some travel time
Company Van | Fuel Card | Paid Travel | Ongoing Training | Long-Term Career
Our client is a long‑established and highly respected mechanical services contractor specialising in communal heating systems, commercial heating plant and domestic heating installations.
Due to continued growth they are looking to recruit an additional engineer to join their close‑knit and professional team.
The Role
This is a varied role combining commercial pipework installation, heating breakdowns, fault finding and maintenance across both commercial buildings and high‑end residential communal heating systems.
You’ll work on a wide range of equipment including communal heating systems, plant rooms, heating pipework, HIUs, pumps, cylinders, radiators and associated mechanical equipment.
No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both installation and diagnostic work.
Duties Include
- Commercial heating pipework installation and repairs
- Breakdown attendance and fault finding
- Installation and replacement of pumps, valves and cylinders
- HIU installation, servicing and repairs
- Heating system diagnostics
- Commercial and domestic pipework repairs
- Plant room maintenance
- Mechanical fault finding
- Planned and reactive maintenance
- Completing electronic job reports
- Participating in a 1-in-6 out-of-hours call‑out rota.
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in producing quality work and is confident working independently.
Ideally you’ll have
- Experience working on commercial and domestic heating systems
- Strong pipefitting and plumbing knowledge
- Experience carrying out breakdowns and fault finding
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating
- Good understanding of communal heating systems
- Excellent customer service skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Living within a commutable distance of Wandsworth.
- Salary & Benefits
- Realistic earnings of £5,000+ per month with overtime
- Company Van
- Fuel Card
- Phone & PDA
- Specialist Tools & PPE Provided
- Paid Travel for Out-of-Hours Call-Outs
- Pension Scheme (4% Employer Contribution)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing Manufacturer Training & Career Development
- Long-term opportunity with a growing, well-established company.
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