Junior Heat Pump Installation Engineer

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension

28 days holiday

Training

Uniform and PPE

Ongoing technical development

Excellent progression

Job summary

Elite Renewables is recruiting a Junior Heat Pump Installation Engineer to join a growing renewable energy specialist delivering high-quality heat pump installations across London and the South East. You will work alongside experienced engineers on bespoke air source and ground source systems.

This role is ideal for a junior heating or plumbing engineer seeking a long-term career in renewables, with hands-on experience, manufacturer training, and structured development across MVHR, solar and

Qualifications

• Background in plumbing, heating or mechanical engineering.
• NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent desirable.
• Some experience with domestic heating systems.
• Strong practical and problem-solving abilities.
• Keen to develop a career in heat pumps and renewable heating.
• Good customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of air source and ground source heat pumps.
• Install cylinders, pumps, valves and associated heating equipment.
• Support pipework, radiator and heating system upgrades.
• Assist with flushing, filling and pressure testing systems.
• Work from drawings and installation specifications.
• Support commissioning and system handover.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site safety.
• Learn from experienced renewable heating engineers.
• Develop knowledge across MVHR, solar and wider renewable systems.

Skills

Plumbing background

Heating/Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Customer-facing skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

We're recruiting a Junior Heat Pump Installation Engineer for a growing renewable energy specialist delivering high-quality heat pump installations across London and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior heating or plumbing engineer who wants to build a long-term career in renewables, working alongside experienced engineers on bespoke air source and ground source heat pump systems. Elite Renewables designs and installs heat pumps, solar, battery storage and MVHR systems across the region, with a strong focus on tailored system design and quality installation.

The Role

• Assist with installation of air source and ground source heat pumps
• Install cylinders, pumps, valves and associated heating equipment
• Support pipework, radiator and heating system upgrades
• Assist with flushing, filling and pressure testing systems
• Work from drawings and installation specifications
• Support commissioning and system handover
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site safety
• Learn from experienced renewable heating engineers
• Develop knowledge across MVHR, solar and wider renewable systems

The Candidate

• Plumbing, heating or mechanical engineering background
• NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent qualification desirableSome experience working on domestic heating systemsStrong practical and problem-solving ability
• Keen to develop a career in heat pumps and renewable heating
• Good customer-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Heat pump experience advantageous but not essential

Package

• £30,000-£38,000 basic depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• Pension
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Manufacturer and heat pump training
• Uniform and PPE
• Ongoing technical development
• Excellent progression

The Opportunity

This role is designed for someone who already has the fundamentals of heating or plumbing but needs the opportunity to develop into a fully competent Heat Pump Engineer.

You'll receive hands-on experience with bespoke installations and structured development across modern renewable technologies. The company operates across heat pumps, solar, batteries, air conditioning and MVHR, giving you plenty of scope to broaden your skills over time.