Heat Pump Engineer

Octoenergy; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel

Share options in Octopus Energy

£25 lunch allowance per week

Training centre access

Performance bonus £2,500

Job summary

Octopus Energy is seeking skilled Plumbing and Heating Engineers to install Air Source Heat Pumps in the Cumbria/Carlisle area. The role offers full training and the chance to advance in renewable tech with a supportive, field-based team.

Expect to work on site, learn new technologies, and contribute to a high-quality customer experience. The position provides a base salary of £38,000 with on-target earnings of £45,000, plus £2,500 annual bonus, training worth £7,000, a company vehicle and fuel,

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent experience.
• Experience with heating system installation and fault finding.
• Knowledge of Boilers and Air Source Heat Pumps is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install low carbon tech in customers' homes, starting with Air Source Heat Pumps.
• Lead a crew and empower them to make on-the-job decisions.
• Review technical specs and mechanical drawings; collaborate with electricians.
• Commission Air Source Heat Pumps and ensure quality standards.
• Support personal development in Renewable Tech and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Heat pump installation

Boiler installation

Team leadership

Fault finding

Domestic water systems

Electrical basics

Hydraulic design basics

Education

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing & Heating

Tools

Gas Safe certification

BPEC L3 Heat Pump installation

WRAS regs knowledge

Job description

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We’re on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

We’re recruiting Plumbing and Heating Engineers to install our AirSource Heat Pumps. We’re looking for passionate people who have worked on the installation of heating systems and we provide full training for candidates looking to make the transition to renewables!

This is a field based role covering the Cumbria/Carlisle area.

Responsibilities and Main Duties

• You’ll work as part of a team to install low carbon technology in customers' homes - starting with Air Source Heat Pumps
• You’ll learn about new technologies and get awesome training in our state-of-the-art £10m training centre; giving you the confidence to install the kit, to find solutions to challenges and to share low carbon advice with our customers
• You’ll use your knowledge and experience of heat pump installations to deliver an outrageous experience
• You’ll review and collaborate on technical specifications and mechanical drawings
• You’ll work with an electrician to commission Air Source Heat Pumps
• You’ll lead a team; be responsible for your crew and empower them to make on-the-fly decisions to do what’s right for you and your customers
• You’ll be experienced in the installation of boilers and it's a plus if you know about air source heat pumps
• You’ll be an experienced plumbing and heating engineer with knowledge of heating system design and the ability to fault find. You’ll also have domestic hot & cold water system knowledge
• You’ll have experience of reviewing and challenging technical specifications & mechanical drawings
• It would be great if you had knowledge of and a basic competency in electrical levels
• It would be great if you had experience with hydraulic systems to design & quality standards - CIBSE & MCS - but this isn't a must
• Similarly F-gas would be great but it’s not essential
• For this role, you need a minimum NVQ level 2 (or equivalent experience) within the Plumbing and Heating pathway and a full, clean Driving Licence

It would be great if you had some of the below too

Additional Skills (Nice-to-have)

• WRAS Water Supply Regs
• UHW10/HWSS Unvented DHW Storage Systems
• Gas safe certification
• BPEC L3 or equivalent in heat pump installation

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary £38,000 per year
• On-target earnings £45,000
• Additional salary for overtime/on-call
• £2,500 annual bonus
• Training programme worth £7,000 at our state-of-the-art R&D centre
• Share Options in Octopus Energy
• £25 per week lunch allowance
• Use of company tools
• Uniform and all PPE
• Company Vehicle and fuel
• Support for personal development in Renewable Tech
• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: 8 hour shift (8am - 5pm Monday - Friday) 42.5 hours per week
• Overtime

Why Join Us

Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about!

Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Diversity & Inclusion

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.