Commercial Heating Engineer

Alternative Heat Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Commercial Heating Engineer with a strong background in commercial plumbing and heating and a pathway into the biomass sector through tailored company training.

You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance across heating, mechanical, electrical, and control systems, develop biomass expertise on-site, minimize downtime, maintain digital maintenance records, and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Commercial Plumbing & Heating and/or Commercial Electrical Industry.
• Biomass sector training provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across heating and related mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Develop biomass sector expertise through on-site training.
• Maintain digital maintenance records and support client relations.

Skills

Commercial Heating

Plumbing & Heating

Electrical Systems

Biomass Training

Job description

Application Deadline: 28 August 2026

Department: Service and Maintenance

Location: Glasgow

Team Overview

The Services & Maintenance team provides ongoing support and upkeep for installed mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and longevity. They deliver scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs, working closely with clients to minimise downtime and extend asset life. This department plays a vital role in sustaining customer satisfaction and protecting the long-term value of our solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Commercial Heating Engineer with a keen interest in progressing into the Biomass sector. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically minded individual who possesses a solid background in Commercial Plumbing & Heating and/or Commercial Electrical Industry, with biomass specific training provided by the company. The ideal candidate will have a robust work ethic and a desire to grow within our innovative company.

As a Commercial Heating Engineer, you will be responsible for the ongoing Planned & Re-active maintenance, day-to-day repairs and ensuring commercial biomass heating installations are maintained in line with legislative and contractual compliance. Your role will encompass a variety of tasks that ensure the optimum performance and reliability of our systems.

Job Title

Commercial Heating Engineer

Location

Glasgow

Hours

Full-Time, Permanent. Negotiable depending on location

Salary

Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to

S&M Manager

What You’ll be Doing

Responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across commercial heating and associated mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including pumps, control valves, pressurisation units, fuel stores, and augers. The role involves developing expertise in the biomass sector through tailored training and on-site learning, responding efficiently to equipment breakdowns, and using engineering knowledge and initiative to minimise downtime. Duties also include completing high-quality servicing work in line with legislative and contractual requirements, maintaining accurate digital maintenance records, providing excellent customer service, building strong client relationships, and collaborating effectively with internal teams and other departments to support seamless operations.