Commercial Plumbing, Heating and Gas Engineer

  • White Recruitment Construction
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Jan 17, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Commercial Plumber / Commercial Gas Engineer

Peterborough, Huntingdon & Cambridgeshire Mon-Fri £45,000-£57,000 OTE

The Company

An established, locally operated building services contractor is looking to add a Commercial Plumber (or a dual skilled Commercial Gas Engineer) to their team. They're known for their strong family culture, long standing client relationships and consistent workload across commercial and industrial sites within a 50 mile radius of Peterborough.

The Role

You'll be working across a mix of commercial plumbing, heating and, if qualified, gas installation and maintenance. The work varies week to week-from PPM and remedials to refurbishments and small project installs. You'll complete inspection & testing, associated certification and ensure documentation is processed correctly. The role involves liaising directly with clients, supporting the Mechanical and Facilities teams when needed and occasionally mentoring apprentices. Training is provided to keep you up to date with industry standards.

Package
  • £18-£20 per hour for Commercial Plumbers
  • Up to £23 per hour if you hold full Commercial Gas qualifications
  • 1.5x overtime (typical week around 45 hours)
  • Expected earnings: £45,000-£57,000
  • 40 hour contract, Monday-Friday (8am 4:30pm)
  • Company van & fuel
  • Workwear & PPE provided
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Auto enrolment pension
Requirements

Essential:

  • Strong commercial plumbing experience OR full Commercial Gas qualifications
  • City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating
  • Experience in commercial/industrial environments
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Ability to work independently
  • Own hand tools & battery drills
  • Reliable, organised, good communicator
Desirable:
  • 5+ years post qualification
  • IPAF / PASMA
  • GCSE Maths & English A-C
Why This Role Appeals
  • No weekend work
  • Stable, varied workload
  • Supportive team with clear values (quality, integrity, partnership, family)
  • Realistic hours and strong earnings potential

WR HVAC M&E are recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.