Heating Engineer

Hoop Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoop Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Heating Engineer for a 3-month temporary contract. Salary around £38,000+ per annum pro rata. You will maintain, service, repair and occasionally install heating systems in domestic properties, ensuring safety and efficiency. Welsh language skills are a plus.

Key tasks include gas servicing, landlord safety checks, diagnosing faults, and completing all compliance documentation while delivering excellent customer service in customers' homes.

Qualifications

• Current ACS Gas Qualifications including CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1 and CKR1.
• Current Gas Safe Registration.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Experience with OFTEC, HETAS, ASHPs or renewables.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic gas servicing and landlord gas safety inspections.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing and heating breakdowns.
• Fault find on domestic gas central heating systems.
• Repair/replace radiators, valves and heating controls.
• Undertake minor installation works and certification/compliance documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service in customers' homes.
• Follow health and safety requirements and procedures.

Skills

Gas Safe Registration

ACS Gas Qualifications

NVQ Plumbing & Heating

OFTEC / HETAS

ASHPs & renewables

Gas appliance servicing

Communication skills

Welsh language (advantage)

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing & Heating

Job description

Are you an experienced Heating Engineer available for your next opportunity?

Hoop Recruitment is looking for an experienced and motivated Heating Engineer to join a team on an exciting 3-month temporary contract.

Offering a salary equivalent of £38,000+ per annum (pro rata), this is a great opportunity for a skilled engineer who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

You’ll be responsible for carrying out heating maintenance, servicing, repairs and minor installation works across domestic properties, ensuring systems are safe, efficient and maintained to a high standard.

What will you be doing?

No two days will necessarily be the same! Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out domestic gas servicing and landlord gas safety inspections.
• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing and heating breakdowns.
• Fault finding on domestic gas central heating systems.
• Repairing and replacing radiators, valves and heating controls.
• Undertaking minor installation works, including radiators, pipework alterations and heating components.
• Completing all relevant certification, records and compliance documentation accurately.
• Providing excellent customer service while working in customers' homes and occupied properties.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with relevant health and safety requirements, policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

• Relevant industry qualifications or a completed apprenticeship.
• Current ACS Gas Qualifications, including CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1 and CKR1.
• Current Gas Safe Registration.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating, or an equivalent City & Guilds qualification.
• Experience with OFTEC, HETAS, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) and renewable technologies.
• At least three years’ experience installing, repairing and servicing gas appliances and a range of heating systems within the private and/or social housing sectors.
• Strong diagnostic, repair and fault-finding skills, with the ability to identify and carry out follow-on works.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with colleagues, managers and members of the public.
• A proactive and conscientious approach, with a genuine commitment to maintaining high standards.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately record completed work.
• It would also be advantageous if you can speak and write Welsh.

A few important things to know

• A current, valid driving licence is essential.
• The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
• Appropriate respiratory protective equipment (RPE) must be worn when required as part of the role.