Domestic Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Northamptonshire, East Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | H2O Recruitment & Training Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ME |
Summary
Domestic Maintenance Engineer (Plumbing / Gas Bias – Multi-Site)
Location
Northamptonshire and surrounding areas
(Home-based, covering multiple domestic locations)
The Role
We are recruiting for a reliable and customer-focused Domestic Maintenance Engineer to carry out a variety of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across multiple residential sites and customer locations.
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with some plumbing experience, gas knowledge where qualified, and a genuine commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience in people’s homes.
Key Responsibilities
Attend multiple domestic jobs daily across different locations
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance works including:
General plumbing repairs (leaks, taps, toilets, pipework)
Hot water systems and minor installations
Gas servicing, repairs and fault-finding (where Gas Safe qualified)
Diagnose issues efficiently and complete works to a high standard
Provide clear explanations to customers and maintain a professional, courteous manner at all times
Complete all job reports, certificates and compliance paperwork accurately
Maintain safe working practices and leave properties clean and tidy
Represent the company positively at all times when on site
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in domestic maintenance environments
Strong plumbing background
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple jobs and travel between sites
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of work
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Desirable (but not essential)
Gas Safe registration (CCN1 / CENWAT)
Unvented hot water (G3) qualification
Domestic gas servicing or breakdown experience
Exposure to renewables / heat pumps (training available)
Water hygiene or Legionella awareness
Location
Northamptonshire and surrounding areas
(Home-based, covering multiple domestic locations)
The Role
We are recruiting for a reliable and customer-focused Domestic Maintenance Engineer to carry out a variety of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across multiple residential sites and customer locations.
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with some plumbing experience, gas knowledge where qualified, and a genuine commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience in people’s homes.
Key Responsibilities
Attend multiple domestic jobs daily across different locations
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance works including:
General plumbing repairs (leaks, taps, toilets, pipework)
Hot water systems and minor installations
Gas servicing, repairs and fault-finding (where Gas Safe qualified)
Diagnose issues efficiently and complete works to a high standard
Provide clear explanations to customers and maintain a professional, courteous manner at all times
Complete all job reports, certificates and compliance paperwork accurately
Maintain safe working practices and leave properties clean and tidy
Represent the company positively at all times when on site
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in domestic maintenance environments
Strong plumbing background
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple jobs and travel between sites
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of work
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Desirable (but not essential)
Gas Safe registration (CCN1 / CENWAT)
Unvented hot water (G3) qualification
Domestic gas servicing or breakdown experience
Exposure to renewables / heat pumps (training available)
Water hygiene or Legionella awareness