Commercial Heating Engineer

Alternative Heat Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; 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/or commercial electrical systems, with biomass sector training provided by the company. The role focuses on ongoing planned and reactive maintenance, day-to-day repairs, and ensuring installations are kept in line with legislative and contractual requirements.

You will be developing biomass expertise on-site, maintaining pumps, valves, pressurisation units,

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial heating systems and maintenance.
• Knowledge of plumbing and heating principles is expected.
• Exposure to electrical systems in a commercial setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across commercial heating and related mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate digital maintenance records and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Commercial Heating

Plumbing & Heating

Electrical Industry

Job description

Application Deadline: 15 September 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.