Plumbing/ Heating Engineer - Peterborough

Plumbing/Heating Engineer

Peterborough (with daily travel)

Full Time (39 hours per week)

Build Your Future With Princebuild

We are looking for a dedicated, skilled and adaptable Plumbing/Heating Engineer to join our Building Services team based in Peterborough, supporting the successful delivery of commercial building services projects across our portfolio. 

At Princebuild, we are proud to be a family business built on the values of Building, Sharing, and Caring. These values are at the heart of everything we do and shape how we work with our colleagues, clients, and communities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely matters and where you will be trusted to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who is eager to develop, communicates clearly, works collaboratively, takes ownership and consistently delivers high standards while reflecting our values in everything they do.  

The ideal candidate will bring a positive, can-do attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to get stuck in, embracing opportunities to learn, supporting colleagues, and contributing to the success of the wider team. 

You will be fully supported and encouraged to improve and progress as we want to develop and keep exceptional engineers. 

What We Offer

We believe in recognising and rewarding great work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate


• Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance


• Corporate clothing


• Employee profit share scheme


• 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays


• Early finish on Fridays


• Departmental bonuses and long service awards


• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders


• Positive working culture supported by the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation, helping local community projects


• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities


• An inclusive employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive About Disabled People


• Regular social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

What We're Looking For

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experience. To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating or relevant equivalent 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a plumbing & heating engineer or a similar role 

• Unvented Hot Water and Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations certifications 

• Knowledge and strong understanding of commercial mechanical systems 

• Willingness to travel on a daily basis and stay away when required for the needs of the business 

• A proactive, positive, and solutions-focused approach aligned with our values of Building, Sharing, and Caring


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Confidence using IT systems (Microsoft Office and project tools)


• Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months post-test experience)


• Commitment to professional standards, learning, and continuous improvement

Desirable:

• Gas Qualifications 

• JIB PHMES CSCS Card 

• SMSTS or SSSTS 

• First Aid at Work Certification 

• IPAF MEWP 3a & 3b, 

• PASMA Towers for Users 

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. Attitude, potential, and willingness to learn are just as important to us.

Please Note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists), any may require additional vetting as required by clients. All checks must be maintained and renewed upon request.

We Look Forward To You Working With Us!

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Department Manager, you will support the Building Services team in delivering a diverse range of mechanical projects valued up to £1m. Projects span commercial, retail, public sector and government properties, including shopping centres, supermarkets, police stations and other secure facilities, some of which may require additional security clearance. 

This is a varied, hands-on role involving installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and upgrade works on commercial heating and plumbing systems. Duties may include servicing and replacing boilers, maintaining heating plant and plant room equipment, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, commissioning systems, and diagnosing faults to ensure minimal disruption to customers. 

While some of the work is undertaken independently and at client sites nationwide, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team with colleagues always available and happy to provide assistance when needed. Flexible working hours may be required to meet project and client needs. 

This is a key supporting role within the team, contributing to strong communication, collaboration, and a culture built on Building, Sharing, and Caring throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all duties associated with an NVQ Level 3 Engineer. 

• Install, service, maintain and repair commercial heating and plumbing systems. 

• Work on boilers, pumps, valves, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, controls and associated plant room equipment. 

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, system flushing, balancing and commissioning. 

• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to deliver work in accordance with project requirements. 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, company procedures and health and safety standards. 

• Complete digital job records, certification and reports using company systems and mobile technology. 

• Support, mentor and oversee apprentices and trainees. 

• Attend site meetings and contribute to effective project delivery. 

• Promote high standards of customer service and professional conduct. 

• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency and performance. 

• Provide support and cover for colleagues as required. 

• Undertaking additional duties as required in line with role progression

Working Hours

This is a Full-time position of 39 hours per week:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:45 – 16:30hrs


• Friday: 07:45 – 15:30hrs

Flexibility and travel (including occasional overnight stays) may be required depending on project needs.

Personal Competencies

• Communicates clearly and professionally in all situations


• Represents Princebuild with pride and integrity


• Balances personal goals with Princebuild objectives


• Takes ownership and delivers on commitments


• Makes sound, practical decisions


• Supports and motivates others within the team


• Adapts positively to changing project demands


• Understands the commercial and practical realities of construction


• Demonstrates Building, Sharing, and Caring in everything they do


• Brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset


• Remains resilient under pressure


• Shows empathy, integrity and awareness of others

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Princebuild is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we are here to support you.

Important Information

• Please Note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists), any may require additional vetting as required by clients. All checks must be maintained and renewed upon request. 


• This role may require travel and occasional overnight stays as needed


• The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not included or be limited to the information give above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager’s discretion.