Domestic Gas Engineer - Council Buildings
CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd
London · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
London, City of London
Category
Engineering
Plumbing Engineer - Social Housing - London & Surrounding Areas - Up to £38,000 Basic + OT - Van & Fuel Card
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
Are you a Plumbing Engineer looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to join a growing contractor offering excellent overtime opportunities and long-term career progression?
If the answer is yes, then read on...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a growing building services contractor delivering maintenance services across a portfolio of Housing Association and Local Authority properties throughout London and the surrounding areas.
CBW is currently recruiting for a Plumbing Engineer to carry out reactive repairs, planned maintenance, installation works and plumbing upgrades across residential properties.
The successful candidate will have experience working on domestic plumbing systems, with strong fault-finding and repair skills. In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £38,000, company van & fuel card, readily available overtime and excellent career progression opportunities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Carry out reactive plumbing repairs within Social Housing properties.
Diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, water pressure issues and plumbing faults.
Repair and replace sanitary ware, including taps, toilets, sinks, baths, showers and associated fittings.
Carry out repairs and maintenance on domestic heating systems, including radiators, pumps, valves and pipework.
Complete planned maintenance, void works and installation projects.
Carry out bathroom, kitchen and plumbing upgrade works.
Undertake leak repairs and water containment works.
Complete testing, commissioning and quality checks following repairs.
Complete job reports and update records using a PDA.
Provide excellent customer service when working in residents' homes. xwzovoh
Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.
Hours of Work:
Summer (April-September): 8:00am - 5:00pm
Winter (October-March): 8:00am - 6:00pm
Average 42.5-hour working week
1-hour unpaid lunch
Overtime readily available
Call-out rota
Package:
£32,000 - £38,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
Company van & fuel card
Near-unlimited overtime available
Overtime paid at 1.5x Monday-Friday
Overtime paid at 2x weekends
£120 standby payment while on call
£30 payment per completed call-out
Performance bonus for completing additional jobs above allocated workload
£5 bonus for every positive customer review received
28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
Company pension
Uniform, PPE & PDA provided
Ongoing training and development support
Stable Social Housing contract
Career progression opportunities
Requirements:
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Plumbing qualification (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience carrying out domestic plumbing repairs and installations
Experience working with hot & cold water systems, sanitaryware, radiators and heating components
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience working within Social Housing, Housing Association or Local Authority contracts (desirable)
G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification (desirable)
Full UK Driving Licence
Good customer service and communication skills
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
If you are interested, please email your CV to Archie Reed of CBW Staffing Solutions to avoid missing out!
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Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
Are you a Plumbing Engineer looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to join a growing contractor offering excellent overtime opportunities and long-term career progression?
If the answer is yes, then read on...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a growing building services contractor delivering maintenance services across a portfolio of Housing Association and Local Authority properties throughout London and the surrounding areas.
CBW is currently recruiting for a Plumbing Engineer to carry out reactive repairs, planned maintenance, installation works and plumbing upgrades across residential properties.
The successful candidate will have experience working on domestic plumbing systems, with strong fault-finding and repair skills. In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £38,000, company van & fuel card, readily available overtime and excellent career progression opportunities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Carry out reactive plumbing repairs within Social Housing properties.
Diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, water pressure issues and plumbing faults.
Repair and replace sanitary ware, including taps, toilets, sinks, baths, showers and associated fittings.
Carry out repairs and maintenance on domestic heating systems, including radiators, pumps, valves and pipework.
Complete planned maintenance, void works and installation projects.
Carry out bathroom, kitchen and plumbing upgrade works.
Undertake leak repairs and water containment works.
Complete testing, commissioning and quality checks following repairs.
Complete job reports and update records using a PDA.
Provide excellent customer service when working in residents' homes. xwzovoh
Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.
Hours of Work:
Summer (April-September): 8:00am - 5:00pm
Winter (October-March): 8:00am - 6:00pm
Average 42.5-hour working week
1-hour unpaid lunch
Overtime readily available
Call-out rota
Package:
£32,000 - £38,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
Company van & fuel card
Near-unlimited overtime available
Overtime paid at 1.5x Monday-Friday
Overtime paid at 2x weekends
£120 standby payment while on call
£30 payment per completed call-out
Performance bonus for completing additional jobs above allocated workload
£5 bonus for every positive customer review received
28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
Company pension
Uniform, PPE & PDA provided
Ongoing training and development support
Stable Social Housing contract
Career progression opportunities
Requirements:
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Plumbing qualification (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience carrying out domestic plumbing repairs and installations
Experience working with hot & cold water systems, sanitaryware, radiators and heating components
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience working within Social Housing, Housing Association or Local Authority contracts (desirable)
G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification (desirable)
Full UK Driving Licence
Good customer service and communication skills
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
If you are interested, please email your CV to Archie Reed of CBW Staffing Solutions to avoid missing out!