Commercial Wet Worker (WRAS Approved Operative / Commercial Dwelling Engineer)

Verian Business Solutions Ltd; Ealing; Sur place; GBP 39 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Verian Business Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Commercial Wet Worker / Commercial Dwelling Engineer for UK projects in Ealing. You will focus on HIUs, district heating schemes, and residential/mixed-use properties to ensure efficient heating and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include installation, servicing, fault diagnosis, commissioning, and working with heating controls. The role involves on-call rotas, mentoring apprentices, and maintaining accurate digital service records via PDA

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 2/3 Plumbing required.
• WRAS approved Water Regulations training.
• Asbestos Awareness Training certificate.

Responsabilités

• HIU & network maintenance, installation and servicing.
• System fault diagnosis, testing and commissioning of HIUs and district heating systems.
• Electrical safety checks, control repairs and fault finding on heating systems.
• Install and maintain radiators, pumps, valves and related components; balance systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance with high first-time fix rate.
• Maintain digital service records and participate in on-call rota.
• Support apprentices and ensure health & safety compliance.

Connaissances

HIU servicing

District heating experience

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical safety

Water Regulations WRAS

Asbestos awareness

Driving licence

Formation

City & Guilds Plumbing L2/L3

WRAS Water Regulations training

Asbestos Awareness Certification

Outils

PDA devices

Description du poste

Location: Ealing

Salary: Up to £43,426.50

Our client is a leading specialist in the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of communal heating, district energy, mechanical, and plumbing systems across residential, commercial, and public-sector developments. They are committed to delivering high-efficiency energy solutions and exceptional service standards across all their energy networks and property portfolios.

When you join our client’s Commercial Heating & District Energy Team, you become part of an expert, forward-thinking workforce that values technical excellence, professional growth, and high-quality customer care.

The Role

As a Commercial Wet Worker / Commercial Dwelling Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting district heating schemes, communal plant rooms, and residential/mixed-use properties. Focusing heavily on Heat Interface Units (HIUs) and hydraulic heating systems, you will carry out installation, servicing, fault diagnosis, and commissioning to ensure optimal heating efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• HIU & Network Maintenance: Perform installation, servicing, maintenance, and component replacement on Heat Interface Units (HIUs) across communal and district heating networks.
• System Fault Diagnosis & Commissioning: Execute full fault diagnosis, performance testing, and commissioning on HIUs, district heating systems, and associated plant room equipment.
• Heating Controls & Electrics: Safely isolate electrical circuits and perform detailed fault finding/repairs on heating controls (including Y Plan, S Plan, programmers, motorised valves, thermostats, and smart controls).
• Plumbing & Heating Infrastructure: Install, maintain, and replace radiators, pumps, valves, and associated system components while executing system balancing, low-temperature heating optimisations, and heat loss assessments.
• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, aiming for high first-time fix rates through efficient van stock management.
• Digital Reporting & Rota Participation: Maintain precise digital service records and job reports via mobile PDA devices. Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota as required.
• Customer Care & Mentorship: Provide professional, customer-focused service at all times and offer guidance to apprentices and junior engineers.
• Health & Safety: Adhere strictly to our client’s Health & Safety Policy, properly manage issued PPE, adhere to HSE ACoP L8 guidelines, and report any hazards,

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Plumbing Qualifications: City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• Water Regulations: Formal Water Regulations training (WRAS approved).
• Asbestos Awareness: Certificate of Asbestos Awareness Training.
• District Heating Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience working with district heating networks and communal plumbing systems.
• HIU Expertise: Hands-on experience with HIU servicing, fault finding, repair, direct/indirect configurations, and energy metering interfaces.
• Electrical Safety & Controls: Strong working knowledge of safe electrical isolation procedures, hot/cold water distribution services, and Y/S Plan heating controls.
• Driving Licence & Flexibility: Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to participate in the on-call rota.

Desirable Qualifications

• Low Temperature Heating Systems Training.
• Unvented Hot Water Qualification (G3).
• Manufacturer-specific HIU Training Certificates.
• Working knowledge of communal heating plant rooms.
• Certificates in Working at Height, Manual Handling, or 1-Day First Aid.

Key Attributes

• Technical Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills to diagnose network-side and customer-side heating faults quickly and effectively.
• Great Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-first approach.
• Adaptable & Driven: Ability to work autonomously or as part of a collaborative field team while staying up to date with evolving technical standards and industry regulations.