Heating Engineer

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

PDA and work phone

PPE and uniform

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Training opportunities

Job summary

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Colchester is seeking an experienced Heating Engineer to service and repair domestic gas heating systems across Colchester and surrounding areas. This permanent role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, a company vehicle and no call‑out rota.

The successful candidate will diagnose faults, install and maintain boilers, radiators and TRVs, and perform safety tests with flue gas analysers. Oil heating experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current domestic gas ACS qualifications.
• Strong boiler servicing, breakdown and fault-finding experience.
• Good knowledge of domestic heating systems.
• Experience with heating installation and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose faults independently.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Oil qualifications/experience would be advantageous.
• Professional approach and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, diagnose and repair domestic gas heating appliances.
• Attend boiler breakdowns and identify faults.
• Work towards a high first-time-fix rate.
• Carry out gas tightness testing and safety checks.
• Use flue gas analysers and diagnostic equipment.
• Install and replace boilers, radiators and TRVs.
• Carry out power flushing and general heating maintenance.
• Complete occasional plumbing work.
• Record completed works and materials through company systems.
• Maintain van stock and deliver excellent customer service as a Heating Engineer.
• Oil heating work where appropriately qualified.

Skills

Current domestic gas ACS

Boiler servicing

Fault finding

Domestic heating systems

Heating installation

Diagnose faults independently

Full UK driving licence

Oil qualifications/experience

Customer service

Job description

Heating Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Heating Engineer to join an established business covering Colchester and the surrounding area. This is a permanent position offering excellent working hours, no call‑out rota and a company vehicle.

The role

• Service, diagnose and repair domestic gas heating appliances


• Attend boiler breakdowns and identify faults


• Work towards a high first-time-fix rate


• Carry out gas tightness testing and safety checks


• Use flue gas analysers and diagnostic equipment


• Install and replace boilers, radiators and TRVs


• Carry out power flushing and general heating maintenance


• Complete occasional plumbing work


• Record completed works and materials through company systems


• Maintain van stock and deliver excellent customer service as a Heating Engineer


• Oil heating work where appropriately qualified

The successful Heating Engineer will need

• Current domestic gas ACS qualifications


• Strong boiler servicing, breakdown and fault-finding experience


• Good knowledge of domestic heating systems


• Experience with heating installation and maintenance


• Ability to diagnose faults independently


• Full UK driving licence


• Oil qualifications/experience would be advantageous


• Professional approach and strong customer service skills expected of a Heating Engineer

Package

• £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience and qualifications


• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm


• No call‑out rota


• Optional weekend overtime may be available


• Company vehicle and fuel card


• Flue gas analyser provided


• PDA and work phone


• PPE and uniform


• 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays


• Contributory pension


• Training opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Heating Engineer looking for a well‑paid position without a call‑out rota.

If you're a qualified Heating Engineer based around Colchester and looking for your next opportunity,