Starting a career as a Plumbing & Heating Engineer
A career in plumbing and heating is a great choice for many reasons, including job security, good pay and hands-on work.
Plumbers & Heating Engineers will always be needed for new construction, maintenance and repairs.
As an essential service, homes, businesses, and wider industries all require initial and ongoing plumbing installation and maintenance, making it an attractive industry to develop your career in.
There’s also currently an increasing shortage of skilled Plumbers & Heating Engineers, meaning steady work and less job competition.
No two days are the same in this job. Work in residential, commercial or industrial plumbing installing new equipment or fault finding and rectification on existing equipment.
Plumbers & Heat Engineers earn above-average wages. Experienced engineers or business owners can make six figures. The average UK Plumber & Heating Engineer salary is £35,000–£45,000. Self-employed plumbers can earn even more.
It’s a great trade for people who like working with their hands, while also providing many opportunities to diversify away from hands-on working, such as management, inspection/specifying or teaching.
Many Plumbers & Heating Engineers choose to start their own business. This brings flexibility and control over your income.
How to become a Plumbing & Heating Engineer
You can enter the plumbing industry with a funded apprenticeship or through self-funded training at one of our Energy Academies.
We have a dedicated page where you can learn about our apprenticeship training and how we can match you to an employer.
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