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Gas Engineer / Heating and Plumbing Engineer in Hitchin, United Kingdom

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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

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:

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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Gas Engineer / Heating and Plumbing Engineer in Hitchin, United Kingdom

Hitchin, UK
Full time

Published on 12/02/2025

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