HIU/Heating Engineer £55K

RGB Network; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E Contractor is seeking a mobile HIU / Gas Engineer in the Essex region. This role involves servicing and repairing HIUs and gas boilers, along with general plumbing works. Candidates should have Gas Safe qualifications and strong customer service skills. Offering a competitive salary of £55,000 plus additional on-call allowances. A company van and ongoing training opportunities are included.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

On-call payment

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a HIU Engineer / Gas Safe Registered Engineer.
• Competent in HIU systems, gas boilers, and plumbing works.
• Valid Gas Safe qualifications as a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of HIUs.
• Service and repair of domestic gas boilers.
• General plumbing works including pipework and sanitaryware.

Skills

HIU system competence

Gas boiler servicing

Plumbing works

Customer service skills

Education

Gas Safe qualifications (CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1)

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating

Job description

Overview

HIU / Gas Engineer – Location: Essex, Stowmarket & London (Van Mobile Role); Salary: £55,000 + Overtime & On-Call Allowances; Hours: 40 Hours Per Week.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced HIU / Gas Engineer to join a well-established M&E Contractor within their maintenance division. This is a mobile role covering Essex, Stowmarket and London, working across a mix of residential and commercial properties.

The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of tasks including HIU maintenance, domestic gas boiler servicing/repairs, and general plumbing works.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of HIUs (Heat Interface Units) - approx. 30% of workload.
• Service and repair of domestic gas boilers - approx. 30% of workload.
• General plumbing works including pipework, sanitaryware, and associated systems - approx. 30% of workload.
• Diagnose faults, carry out remedial works, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Provide a high level of customer care and service delivery to clients.
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 6 weeks) with additional payments.
• Complete required documentation, reports, and certification to industry standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a HIU Engineer / Gas Safe Registered Engineer.
• Competent in HIU systems, gas boilers, and plumbing works.
• Valid Gas Safe qualifications (CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1 as a minimum).
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Package & Benefits

• £55,000 basic salary
• 40-hour working week (Mon-Fri)
• Company van & fuel card provided
• On-call rota (1 in 6 weeks):
• Standby: £168 per week
• Call-out: £120 for first 3 hours, door-to-door pay thereafter
• Engineers given ½ hour travel time each way
• Ongoing training and development opportunities