Domestic Gas Engineer/ Plumber - Sheffield

Domestic Gas Engineer/ Plumber - Sheffield


Company
PLUMBENERGY
Location
Sheffield
Salary
£38k–£42k a year
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Job Description
Job Title: Domestic Gas Engineer/ Plumber - Sheffield (Field-Based, Company Van)

Salary: £38K – £42K + incentives

Location: Sheffield & surrounding areas

Work Type: Full-time, Permanent

This is a field-based Gas engineer / plumbing & heating role covering Sheffield, Wakefield and nearby surrounding areas

Why Join Us?
• Plumbenergy is an established 5★-google rated, family-run plumbing & heating business in Sheffield, serving private homes and national insurance clients across our area
• We value our engineers and provide a supportive, flexible and friendly work environment
• Excellent pay and conditions
• We are a knowledgeable and friendly team
• And we're a consistently growing, very experienced and successful business with a small team of great engineers and office support ready to welcome you on the next step of our journey together

What We Offer
• £38K – £42K salary + incentives
• Working hours, Mon–Fri (8–5 door to door), flexible working patterns considered
• Overtime paid for 1 weekend day on-call per month, time and a half
• Further overtime available at time and a half
• Liveried company van, fuel card, uniform, PPE & all major tools provided
• On-going training & professional development
• Friendly, small-team environment where you’re valued and supported
• Pension scheme

Your Role
• Provide plumbing and gas diagnostic and repair services for private home owners and home emergency insurance clients in our area
• Boiler repairs, servicing, installations and plumbing repairs
• Deliver safe, high-quality work to professional standards
• Put the customer 1st and have an interested and positive approach to problem solving.

What You’ll Need
• ACS gas qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in plumbing & domestic heating work
• Experience in boiler breakdowns, servicing and installation
• Valid UK driver’s licence
• Advantageous if you have LPG, Oil, ASHP or Unvented quals. (training can be given)

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If you have a positive outlook, reliable, take pride in your work, and want to join a supportive growing team who value the same — we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits
• Company car
• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Sheffield, South Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
• Plumbing: 2 years (required)
• domestic gas fault find and repair: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
• ACS (required)
• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ2 plumbing (required)

Work Location: On the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for qualified plumbers in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for plumbers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate with no less than 1.5 times for hours above 40 per week under the Working Time Regulations. Employers must keep records for 3 years.
Q What visa and salary threshold apply for non-UK plumbers seeking work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK plumbers require a Skilled Worker visa with a minimum salary threshold of £40,000 or the going rate for plumbers whichever is higher as of 2026. The visa lasts up to 5 years and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed employer plus English language at B1 level. Applications must be made online with a £719 fee for up to 3 years.
Q What qualifications and experience are required to work legally as a plumber in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, plumbers must hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent plus a valid CSCS card for site access. Three years of relevant experience is mandatory for supervisory roles and Gas Safe registration is required for any gas work. Apprenticeships must be completed through approved providers listed on the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Q How many hours can plumbers work per week and what annual leave entitlement applies in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, plumbers are limited to an average of 48 hours per week over 17 weeks unless they opt out in writing. Full-time workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays equating to 28 days for a 5-day week. Rest breaks of 20 minutes apply after 6 hours of work.
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