Heat Pump Service Engineer Ri Cruden Ltd

McDonald's Inverness High Street; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for business use

Company pension

Private health plan

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Ri Cruden Ltd in Inverness is seeking a qualified Heat Pump Service Engineer to join our team, servicing air source and ground source heat pump systems across the Highlands. The role suits an experienced heating, refrigeration or HVAC engineer who enjoys practical fieldwork and wants a long-term career in renewable energy.

You will carry out servicing, diagnose faults, commission installations, handle F-Gas regulations, maintain records, and travel across the Highlands.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing heat pumps, refrigeration or HVAC systems.
• A plumbing, heating or electrical qualification at SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Unvented hot water G3 qualification and/or 18th Edition BS 7671 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of air source and ground source heat pump systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to heating equipment.
• Commission new heat pump installations and check performance against design specifications.
• Undertake refrigerant handling and leak testing in accordance with F-Gas regulations.
• Complete plumbing and electrical checks within your qualifications and competence.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Liaise with customers during site visits.
• Follow manufacturer instructions and technical specifications.
• Ensure all work complies with current regulations and company health and safety procedures.
• Work independently at customer sites across the Highlands.
• Maintain the high standards of workmanship and customer service expected by Ri Cruden.

Skills

Heat pumps servicing

HVAC systems

Refrigeration experience

Fieldwork

UK driving licence

F-Gas compliance

Education

SVQ Level 3 plumbing/heating

G3 unvented water qualification

18th Edition BS 7671

Job description

Ri Cruden Ltd is looking for a qualified Heat Pump Service Engineer to join its team in Inverness, working on heating systems across the Highlands.
This position would suit an experienced heating, refrigeration or HVAC engineer who enjoys practical fieldwork and wants to develop a long-term career in renewable energy.

The Role

• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of air source and ground source heat pump systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to heating equipment.
• Commission new heat pump installations and check performance against design specifications.
• Undertake refrigerant handling and leak testing in accordance with F-Gas regulations.
• Complete plumbing and electrical checks within your qualifications and competence.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Liaise with customers during site visits.
• Follow manufacturer instructions and technical specifications.
• Ensure all work complies with current regulations and company health and safety procedures.
• Work independently at customer sites across the Highlands.
• Maintain the high standards of workmanship and customer service expected by Ri Cruden.

Working Pattern

• Full time position.
• 48 hours per week.
• Field-based work across the Highlands.
• Overtime is paid for hours worked beyond the contracted 48 hours.
• Paid travel time is provided.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience servicing heat pumps, refrigeration or HVAC systems.
• A plumbing, heating or electrical qualification at SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Unvented hot water G3 qualification and/or 18th Edition BS 7671 qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical faults.
• Good understanding of safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and communicate professionally with customers.
• A practical approach to servicing and maintaining heating systems.
• MCS installation or servicing experience would be advantageous.
• Manufacturer-specific heat pump training would be beneficial.
• F-Gas Category I certification would be desirable.

What Is On Offer

• Hourly rate of £15.35 to £19.34, depending on experience.
• 48 hour contracted working week.
• Overtime payments for hours worked beyond the contracted hours.
• Company vehicle for business use.
• Paid travel time.
• Company pension.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Death in service cover.
• Private health plan.
• Gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Opportunity to develop a career with an established mechanical, electrical and renewable energy contractor.