Heat pump engineer

Verto People; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy installation company is seeking a Service Engineer to join their team in Southampton. The role involves the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of heat pump systems alongside planned maintenance and diagnostics. Candidates should have relevant plumbing and heating experience, preferably with NVQ qualifications. A full UK driving licence is required, and the position offers a monthly salary between £30,000 and £40,000, along with additional benefits including a company van and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Company van

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Service or installation experience within plumbing and heating.
• Heat pump installation qualifications (or willingness to complete training).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission heat pump systems including indoor/outdoor units.
• Undertake planned and preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and fault finding.
• Complete health & safety and risk assessments on-site.

Skills

Concrete Pumping

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Knowledge

Field-Based Work

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

NVQ Level 2 / 3 Plumbing & Heating

City & Guilds 6189

WRAS

Gas Safe

Job description

Job Description

Service Engineer / Installation Engineer / commissioning Engineer required to join a rapidly growing renewable energy installation company.

The successful Service Engineer / Installation Engineer / commissioning Engineer will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, fault finding and maintenance of heat pump systems such as Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Underfloor Heating, Solar Energy Systems and associated products. This is a field-based role covering the South UK including Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxford, London and surrounding areas.

The Service Engineer / Installation Engineer / commissioning Engineer will ideally have service or installation experience within plumbing and heating and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 / 3 Plumbing & Heating, City & Guilds 6189, WRAS, Unvented Hot Water (G3), Gas Safe or FGAS, with a proactive mindset towards learning and professional development.

Package

• depending on experience
• Company van
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional benefits
• Overtime available

Service Engineer / Installation Engineer / commissioning Engineer Role

• Install and commission heat pump systems including indoor/outdoor units, hot water cylinders, buffers and expansion vessels.
• Undertake planned and preventative maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding of heat pump systems such as Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Underfloor Heating, Solar Energy Systems and associated products.
• Install or modify radiators, pipework, towel rails, manifolds and underfloor heating systems.
• Carry out system pressure testing, filling, purging and wiring on various Heat Pump systems.
• Complete health & safety and risk assessments on-site.
• Liaise with customers, trades and project managers to deliver Heat Pump installations smoothly.
• This is a field-based role covering the South UK including Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxford, London and surrounding areas.

Service Engineer / Installation Engineer / commissioning Engineer Requirements

• Proven background in plumbing / gas work or electrical work.
• Service or installation experience within plumbing and heating.
• Heat pump installation qualifications (or willingness to complete training).
• Qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 / 3 Plumbing & Heating, City & Guilds 6189, WRAS, Unvented Hot Water (G3), Gas Safe or FGAS would be advantages.
• Health & Safety and Building Regulations knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Field-based coverage of the South UK with regular visits near Southampton for part collections or training.

Key Skills

• Concrete Pumping
• Roll Off Truck
• Crane
• Construction Experience
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Lean Management
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Commercial Driving
• Paving
• Manual Transmission Experience
• Driving
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 30,000 - 40,000