Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical (Heating Engineer / Plumber) (2 Posts)

Derbyshire Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the East Midlands is seeking two full-time Heating Engineers/Plumbers. Responsibilities include installing boilers and removing heating systems. Candidates must possess necessary gas qualifications. The council offers extensive training, incremental pay increases, and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Guaranteed pay increases

Training and development opportunities

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at leisure centres

Comprehensive Wellbeing Package

Qualifications

• Gas qualifications are required; commercial gas qualifications preferred.
• All training and testing are funded by the authority; the trainee will be paid during training.

Responsibilities

• Installation of new boilers and associated plant.
• Removal and re‑installation of heating systems in DCC properties.
• Respond to breakdowns and repairs.
• Carry out work to attain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Gas qualifications

Mechanical engineering skills

Job description

Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical (Heating Engineer / Plumber) (2 Posts)

Derbyshire County Council are recruiting two heating and plumbing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Installation of new boilers and associated plant.
• Removal and re‑installation of heating systems in DCC properties.
• Respond to breakdowns and repairs.
• Carry out work to attain compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Gas qualifications are required; domestic gas qualifications are essential, commercial gas qualifications preferred.
• All training and testing are funded by the authority; the trainee will be paid for the period of training.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 after 5 years of continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Guaranteed incremental pay increases.
• Training and development opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounts at selected leisure centres.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Package, including free eye test, physiotherapy and counselling services.

Additional Details

• Transport will be provided for work purposes (not for personal use).
• There is a banked hours scheme allowing a minimum of two hours to a maximum of five hours per week to be banked; hours can be taken as extra leave or reimbursed as a lump sum at year’s end.
• PPE will be provided.
• Employment type: Full‑time.