Boiler Breakdown Engineer Jobs in Reading and the Thames Valley

Company: SR PLUMBING NW LTD
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

SR Plumbing is recruiting a Boiler Breakdown Engineer to handle domestic heating work across Reading and the Thames Valley.

This is a practical fault-finding role covering boiler breakdowns, heating repairs, servicing support and related plumbing tasks. It will suit someone who can turn up prepared, work through faults methodically and leave customers with a clear understanding of the repair.

Responsibilities

  • Visit domestic customers for boiler breakdown, heating and hot water issues.
  • Trace faults across boilers, controls, radiators and wider heating systems.
  • Complete repairs safely, including related heating and plumbing tasks where appropriate.
  • Support servicing and landlord gas safety appointments when the schedule requires it.
  • Give customers a clear explanation of the fault and the recommended repair route.
  • Record job notes properly so the office team has a clear history of each visit.
  • Plan your day sensibly across the service area you are covering.

Requirements

  • Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work.
  • A minimum of 3 years working on domestic boiler breakdown and repair jobs.
  • Practical understanding of heating controls, radiators, pipework and common system faults.
  • Confidence diagnosing issues across a range of boiler brands.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • A tidy, reliable and customer-conscious way of working.

Desirable experience

  • Broad exposure to common domestic boiler brands.
  • Good knowledge of heating controls, valves and circulation problems.
  • Experience with CP12s, servicing and landlord maintenance visits.

What success looks like

  • Arrive prepared and manage appointments without close supervision.
  • Work through heating faults in a calm, structured way.
  • Finish repairs safely and leave the work area tidy.
  • Keep customers and the office updated when parts or follow-on work are needed.
  • Build a reputation for reliable, professional visits.

Benefits

  • £40,000 basic starting salary.
  • Company van for work appointments.
  • Uniform supplied.
  • Permanent full-time position.
  • Work focused around agreed regional areas.
  • Job information and customer notes from the office team.
  • Additional hours available when workload allows.

Location and working pattern

Covering Reading and the Thames Valley and agreed nearby service areas for boiler breakdown and heating appointments.

Full-time field role built around customer appointments, urgent heating jobs and occasional call-out demand.

How to apply

Apply below with details of your boiler repair background, Gas Safe status and the heating work you are strongest at.

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Posted: June 28th, 2026