Lead Heat Pump Engineer & Team Leader

NextGenEnergyJobs; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle and fuel

£2,500 annual bonus

Training programme worth £7,000 at R&D

Share Options in Octopus Energy

£25 lunch allowance

Use of company tools

Uniform and PPE

Job summary

Octopus Energy is hiring an experienced plumbing and heating engineer to install boiler systems and air source heat pumps in residential settings. You will lead a crew, review technical drawings, and collaborate with electricians to ensure proper commissioning.

The role emphasizes safe installation, design knowledge, and a commitment to renewable technology, with training at a state-of-the-art R&D centre and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Must have installation experience with boilers; knowledge of air source heat pumps is a plus.
• Experienced plumbing and heating engineer with heating system design and fault-finding ability.
• Ability to review and challenge technical specs and mechanical drawings.
• Basic electrical competencies are helpful.
• Knowledge of WRAS, unvented DHW, and gas safety certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install low carbon technology in customers' homes, starting with air source heat pumps.
• Learn and train in our £10m training centre to confidently install kit and provide low carbon advice.
• Lead a crew, empower the team to make on-site decisions for customer outcomes.
• Review and collaborate on technical specifications and drawings.
• Coordinate with electricians to commission air source heat pumps.

Skills

Boiler installation experience

Heat pump knowledge

Fault finding

Driving Licence

Electrical basics

Education

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing and Heating

Gas Safe Certification

BPEC L3 or equivalent in heat pump installation

Tools

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Job description

Octopus Energy is hiring an experienced plumbing and heating engineer to install boiler systems and air source heat pumps in residential settings. You will lead a crew, review technical drawings, and collaborate with electricians to ensure proper commissioning.

The role emphasizes safe installation, design knowledge, and a commitment to renewable technology, with training at a state-of-the-art R&D centre and opportunities for personal development.