Commercial Plumber (University Estate)

Roundhouse recruitment
Reading, Berkshire

Commercial Plumber (University Estate) Reading £35,000 - £40,000+(OTE) + 15% Employer Pension + 39 Days Holiday + 36-Hour Week + £2,900 On-Call Allowance + Skill Payments + Overtime Are you a Level 3 qualified Plumbing & Heating Engineer looking for a stable,Monday-Friday role 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 in a beautiful University setting 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 maintenance
Additional 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) - £600
Package & 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 security
This 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. Keywords Senior 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 Jobs

Posted 2026-04-15

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