Senior Plumber (University)

Job Description Plumbing & Heating Engineer (University Campus)Reading40,000+(OTE) + 15% Employer Pension + 39 Days Holiday + 36-Hour Week + 2,900 On-Call Allowance + Skill Payments + OvertimeAre you a Level 3 qualified Plumbing & Heating Engineer looking for a stable, Monday-Friday role in a diverse University Estate with Market leasding pension, holiday entitlement and structured salary enhancements?With a 36-hour week, 39 days' leave and circa 15% employer pension contribution, this role is built around work-life balance and financial stability.The Role Deliver planned and reactive plumbing and heating maintenance across campus buildings Maintain commercial heating systems and plant rooms Fault find and repair domestic and commercial pipework systems Work on unvented hot water systems Support compliance across gas, heating and mechanical systems Join the on-call rota after initial period (2,900 annual allowance + call-out payments)You'll work across academic buildings, accommodation and specialist facilities within a well-managed estate environment.The Person NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent apprenticeship) Strong experience in commercial heating systems Comfortable working on steel/cast iron pipework Gas Safe (domestic or commercial desirable - additional payment available) Experience in fault diagnosis and reactive maintenanceAdditional Annual Skill Payments Available BPEC Unvented Hot Water - 600 Gas Safe Domestic - 600 Gas Safe Commercial - 1,200 Pressure Systems / Compressors - 1,200 Steel Pipework / Welding Competency - 600 OFTEC (Oil Boilers) - 600Package & Benefits 36-hour week (Monday-Friday) 39 days total leave (including bank holidays & closure days) Circa 15% employer pension contribution (USS scheme) Annual incremental salary progression (Grade 5 scale) 2,900 on-call allowance + additional call-out payments Structured overtime opportunities Excellent long-term job securityThis role suits a plumbing and heating engineer seeking stability, structured progression and a stronger overall package than typical commercial FM roles.Apply via Roundhouse Recruitment.KeywordsSenior Plumbing Engineer, Heating Engineer, Plumbing And Heating Engineer, NVQ Level 3 Plumbing, Commercial Heating Systems, Gas Safe Engineer, Unvented Hot Water, Mechanical Maintenance, University Estate, Reactive Maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance, Steel Pipework, Public Sector Engineering, Reading JobsJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07