HIU Engineer

Apex M&E Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & fuel card

Pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Overtime

Training & progression toward gas qual

Job summary

Apex M&E Solutions Ltd is recruiting an HIU Engineer to support installation, maintenance and operation of HIUs and smart metering across client sites in London. The role is permanent, Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours, with a salary of £44k rising to £47k after probation.

They offer a £6k KPI bonus (up to £1,500 quarterly), a van and fuel card (personal use), pension, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, overtime, and development/training toward gas qualifications.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 plumbing & heating or higher.
• Previous HIU experience.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Must hold CSCS card (or able to get one).
• First aid training would be desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of prepayment & controlled credit systems.
• Support and commissioning Pay-As-You-Go metering systems on new builds.
• Use laptop/tablet to commission metering equipment and update records.
• Fault-finding and problem solving on site and liaising with other trades.
• Report to site staff representing the company on development sites.
• HIU and heat meter replacement, maintenance and servicing.
• Full installation and retrofitting of Pay-As-You-Go systems in homes.
• Hydraulic Interface Unit replacement and servicing.
• Installing heat meters on district networks and providing reactive maintenance.
• Participate in post-installation upgrade/maintenance programmes.

Skills

HIU experience

Electrical knowledge

CSCS card

Full UK Driving Licence

First aid training desirable

Education

NVQ level 2 plumbing & heating

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a HIU Engineer on behalf of a specialist utility services company who provide installation, maintenance, metering and billing services to customers throughout the Uk.

Operating for over 15 years now, they are a fast growing reputable company with over 120 employees. They are an award-winning heat network services provider..

The HIU Engineer will support the installation, maintenance and effective operation of equipment on client sites including smart metering systems and HIU's.

This is a permanent position, covering London, working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week. The basic salary is paying £44k per annum, rising to £47k after completion of probationary period. They also offer a £6k KPI related bonus - up to £1500 is paid quarterly. Other perks include van & fuel card which can be used for personal use, pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, overtime and Development & training which includes progression towards commercial gas qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of prepayment & controlled credit systems.
• Supporting and commissioning a range of market leading Pay-As-You-Go metering systems on new build construction sites on domestic heat networks (residential).
• Using a laptop and tablet device to commission metering equipment, update records and systems.
• Problem solving and fault-finding issues on site and liaising with other trades and the main contractor.
• Liaise with & report to site staff (clients, principle contractors, consultants & heating/plumbing sub- contractors) representing the company whilst at development sites.
• Heatworks, HIU and heat meter replacement, maintenance and servicing and retrofitting Pay-As-You-Go metering systems.
• Full installation and retrofitting Pay-As-You-Go metering systems, including prepayment valve, spur, wiring and commission (mainly in occupied homes).
• Hydraulic Interface Unit (HIU) replacement, maintenance and servicing (mainly in occupied homes).
• Installing and replacing heat meters on district heating networks.
• Provide reactive maintenance including equipment installed in people's homes, or commissioned within a scheme but not yet handed over to clients/residents.
• Carry out post-installation upgrade/maintenance programmes
• Interact with clients & customers on site at developments.
• Maintain personal equipment & stock of spares/consumables to a level ensuring continuity of service.
• To offer a support role with problem solving and fault-finding AMR systems, including heat meters, MBUS networks, ZigBEE wireless RF networks, etc.

Skills & Attributes

• NVQ level 2 plumbing & heating or higher.
• Previous experience working on HIU's.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Must hold CSCS card (or able to get one).
• First aid trained would be desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.