Gas Engineer & Plumber - Chigwell

Plumbingforce are looking for an experienced self-employed Domestic Gas Engineer and Plumber to cover Chigwell and surrounding postcodes. This is a self-employed, freelance engagement with a consistent, managed workflow. Our back-office team handles customer service, quote follow-ups, routing and diary booking, so you can concentrate on the work. £55,000–£65,000 per year achievable.

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. We are Gas Safe registered ((phone number removed)), Worcester Bosch Group Accredited Installers, and approved with Baxi. Our office team manages all bookings, scheduling and customer contact, so you can focus on the work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 carried out to manufacturer’s instructions and current gas regulations, including correct handling of AR/ID unsafe situations

What You Can Earn You’ll earn 47% commission on labour, plus margin on parts. £55,000–£65,000 per year is achievable, with top performers earning up to £100,000 per year.

Working Pattern A rotating schedule of a 5-day week followed by a 6-day week, working 8:00am to 5:30pm.

Required Qualifications Full ACS is essential: CCN1 (Core Gas Safety), CENWAT (Central Heating & Boilers), CKR1 (Cookers) and MET1 (Gas Meters). HTR1 (Gas Fires) and G3 (Unvented Hot Water) are advantageous but not essential.

Other Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in domestic boiler breakdowns and fault finding

• Valid UK driving licence

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

• Own public liability insurance and mobile phone for work purposes

• Strong understanding of unsafe situation procedures (AR/ID)

What We Provide Full back-office support. Our team handles all customer contact, chases your quotes so further work isn’t lost, plans your jobs to keep travel time down, and books and dispatches appointments on your behalf. We also provide a company uniform, a company vehicle if required (or use of your own), and ongoing auditing and training support.

How to Apply Send your CV with your personal email address and contact telephone number. Please describe your gas and plumbing experience and confirm which ACS qualifications you hold