Gas Engineer​/Plumber

Plumbingforce are looking for an experienced self-employed Domestic Gas Engineer and Plumber to cover Swindon and surrounding postcodes. This is a self-employed, freelance engagement offering consistent, managed workflow with full back-office support.

Engineers are expected to travel up to approximately 30 miles or one hour to a job, depending on whether the area is rural or urban.

* About Plumbingforce
* We are a family-run, nationally established plumbing and heating firm, Gas Safe registered ) and Worcester Bosch Group Accredited Installers. We also hold approval with Baxi. Our office team manages all bookings, scheduling, and customer contact, allowing you focus on the work.

* What You'll Be Doing
* Day-to-day tasks include:

* Gas boiler breakdowns, fault finding, servicing, and general maintenance

* Landlord gas safety checks (CP12)

* Emergency response to water and gas leaks

* General plumbing repairs across showers, WCs, bathrooms, and tanks

* Customer-facing work with a focus on quality and satisfaction

* All work carried out in compliance with manufacturer's instructions and current gas regulations, including correct handling of AR/e situations

* What You Can Earn
* * 47% commission on labour, plus margin on parts

* Typical earnings from £40,000 per year

* Top performers earning up to £100,000 per year

* Working Pattern
* * Rotating schedule: 5-day week followed by a 6-day week

* Hours:

8:00am – 5:30pm

* Required Qualifications — Full ACS
* All of the following must be held:

* CCN1 — Core Gas Safety

* CENWAT — Central Heating & Boilers

* CKR1 — Cookers

* MET1 — Gas Meters

The following are advantageous but not essential:

* HTR1 — Gas Fires

* G3 — Unvented Hot Water

* Other Requirements
* * Minimum 3 years' experience in domestic boiler breakdowns and fault finding

* Valid UK driving licence (required)

* Own tools, including hand tools, drills, and a calibrated flue gas analyser

* Own public liability insurance

* Own mobile phone for work purposes

* Strong understanding of unsafe situation procedures (AR/)

* What We Provide
* * Company uniform

* Company vehicle available if required (or use of own vehicle)

* Full office support, appointments managed and dispatched on your behalf

* Ongoing auditing and training support

* How to Apply

* Send your CV including your contact number. Please detail your gas and plumbing experience and confirm the ACS qualifications you hold. Be sure to include your personal email and contact telephone number

Job Type: Freelance

Pay:
From £40,000.00 per year

Experience:

* domestic boiler breakdowns and fault finding: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)

* Gas ACS (preferred)

Work Location:

On the road