Cities
Plumbing and Gas Engineer: Birmingham
Company
Rightio Subcontractors Ltd
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£40k–£45k a year
Via
via Rightio
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Job Description
Rightio are currently recruiting for directly employed positions with a basic salary starting from £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience) - O.T.E 70K
RIGHTIO - who we are
Our aim is to give our customers peace of mind, so that when they have a home emergency and need to get things repaired, we get it done right. Every single time.
The Role
Due to our exceptional growth, we are recruiting for experienced gas engineers to cover Birmingham & the surrounding area. Your daily routine will include fault finding, servicing, repairs and CP12's, as well as various plumbing jobs.
You will need to have held your ACS qualifications for a minimum of 1 year and have at least 1 year's fault finding experience.
The benefits of working with RIGHTIO
• Excellent earning potential
• Unique profit share - 22.5% of monthly revenue
• Analyser provided and maintained
• Phone & Tablet
• Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card
• Company uniform
• Technical help and support
• Professional development and training
• BHSF healthcare support
• Company events
What do we look for in a Rightio engineer?
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Fantastic communication skills
• Can cover the following postcode areas: B
• Committed to providing outstanding customer service
• Friendly and professional in all situations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Takes pride in their work
• Shows empathy and understanding to our customers
• Upholds our values of doing things right, every time!
RIGHTIO - who we are
Our aim is to give our customers peace of mind, so that when they have a home emergency and need to get things repaired, we get it done right. Every single time.
The Role
Due to our exceptional growth, we are recruiting for experienced gas engineers to cover Birmingham & the surrounding area. Your daily routine will include fault finding, servicing, repairs and CP12's, as well as various plumbing jobs.
You will need to have held your ACS qualifications for a minimum of 1 year and have at least 1 year's fault finding experience.
The benefits of working with RIGHTIO
• Excellent earning potential
• Unique profit share - 22.5% of monthly revenue
• Analyser provided and maintained
• Phone & Tablet
• Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card
• Company uniform
• Technical help and support
• Professional development and training
• BHSF healthcare support
• Company events
What do we look for in a Rightio engineer?
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Fantastic communication skills
• Can cover the following postcode areas: B
• Committed to providing outstanding customer service
• Friendly and professional in all situations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Takes pride in their work
• Shows empathy and understanding to our customers
• Upholds our values of doing things right, every time!
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As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage rate for workers aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour from 1 April 2026. Welders must be paid this rate for every hour worked including overtime at time-and-a-half. Employers in manufacturing and construction sectors are required to record all hours and issue itemised payslips.
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As per GOV.UK, the average working week is limited to 48 hours over a 17-week reference period under the Working Time Regulations. Welders may opt out of the limit in writing but must still receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays. Night shifts for welders require health assessments every 2 years.
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As per GOV.UK and HMRC, welders with annual earnings above £12,570 use tax code 1257L and pay 8% National Insurance on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270. Income tax is charged at 20% on earnings from £12,571 to £50,270. Employers must deduct tax and NI through PAYE and submit monthly to HMRC.
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As per GOV.UK, non-UK welders must apply under the Skilled Worker visa with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211. The visa requires a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer and English language at B1 level. Processing takes up to 8 weeks with an Immigration Skills Charge of £1,000 per year.
