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 minimum hourly rate for qualified plumbers in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Plumbers working overtime must receive at least 1.5 times this rate under the Working Time Regulations. This applies to all employed plumbers regardless of contract type.
Q What visa route and salary threshold apply for non-UK plumbers seeking work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK plumbers must apply under the Skilled Worker visa with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for SOC code 5314. The visa requires a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer and lasts up to 5 years initially. Applicants must also meet English language requirements at B1 level.
Q What qualifications and experience are required to work as a plumber in the United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, plumbers need an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent plus 2 years of verified site experience. Registration with the Gas Safe Register is mandatory for gas work with annual renewal required. Without these, employment in domestic or commercial settings is prohibited.
Q What documents are needed when applying for plumber jobs through official United Kingdom channels in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide a valid passport, NVQ certificate, Gas Safe ID card, and National Insurance number. Employers require proof of right to work and a completed DBS check for roles involving vulnerable groups. Applications without these documents cannot proceed to interview stage.
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