Job Description
Are you an experienced Plumbing and Heating Engineer looking for a role with minimal travel - and all of that within the North East? Opportunities for career progression within an established and widely respected plumbing and heating business with an 80-year heritage? Then this opportunity may be tailor-made for you.
J P Westall Limited is a Hexham-based plumbing, heating and renewables business which has developed an excellent reputation for the quality of its work and customer service over the past 80 years. Our work varies greatly covering all aspects of plumbing and heating work in properties which include residential, country houses, commercial buildings, hotels, schools, churches, etc.
As part of the ongoing expansion of the business we need to recruit experienced Plumbing and Heating Engineers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Installation of a range of domestic and commercial plumbing & heating systems, fossil fuel and renewable technologies, as well as a wide variety of plumbing works.
* We are also looking for someone who enjoys troubleshooting and fixing plumbing and heating-related issues so whether you enjoy installing or problem-solving issues with existing systems, we have an opportunity to match your interests.
* Manage your own workload, sourcing parts and materials as required, liaising direct with customers to organise return visits as required.
* Ensure labour and materials used for each job is accurately recorded to facilitate accurate and prompt invoicing. A smartphone and job management software will be provided for this purpose.
Desirable experience and key skills:
* Minimum 3 years' experience.
* NVQ level 3 in plumbing and heating.
* One or more of the following: Gas-Safe/Oftec/BPEC heat pumps/Fgas/PartP/Hetas
* Strong communication skills comfortable dealing direct with customers.
* Ability to manage own workload, and train others we have several apprentices working within the business.
Salary & benefits:
* Starting package of between £35-40K (negotiable depending on experience).
* Opportunities to increase this through overtime/out of hours cover.
* Company van and fuel card.
* Participation in performance-related bonus scheme
* Company mobile phone.
* Opportunities for further training and development.
* We are a small and close-knit team - providing an enjoyable and supportive working environment.
We only operate within the North East region - and most of our work is in and around the Tyne Valley.
If you are interested in this opportunity then please apply through this site, or if you would prefer an informal chat first then call 01434 602 740 and ask for Steve Wigham.
As an equal opportunities employer, J P Westall Limited is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law
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