Plumber/heating engineer - Heat pumps (Self employed/subcontractor)

Installio; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy installation firm is looking for plumbers or heating engineers to join their team in Colchester, UK. This role focuses on delivering high-quality heat pump installations while collaborating with a team. Candidates should have at least an NVQ 2 in plumbing and heating, along with relevant certificates. The firm offers competitive pay, fast payments, and well-organized jobs, enabling you to focus solely on installations without customer management hassles.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Fast, reliable payment

Consistent work

Well-organised jobs

Solid support

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ 2 or equivalent in plumbing and heating is required.
• Possession of G3 certificate and WRAS water regulations.
• Experience with air-source heat pumps is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality installations in the local area.
• Collaborate within a team of installers.
• Document work through our installer app.

Skills

High quality installations

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum NVQ 2 in plumbing and heating

G3 certificate

WRAS water regulations

Tools

Own van

Tools

Insurances

Job description

Are you a plumber or heating engineer looking to get into the world of renewables? Installio is building the UK's largest independent network of heat pump installers, including plumbers, heating engineers, and electricians.

We work as the installation partner for companies throughout the UK, delivering top quality heat pump installs through our vetted network. By becoming a trusted installio installation partner, you will be joining the UK's fastest growing heat pump installer and can get to work installing heat pumps in your local area without the hassle of dealing with customers, system design, MCS documentation, or invoicing.

We offer highly competitive rates dependent on your experience and capabilities, and can book up your calendar weeks in advance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality installations in your local area
• Collaborate within a team of installers
• Document your work through our installer app

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in plumbing and heating
• G3 certificate
• WRAS water regulations
• Your own van, tools, and insurances

Nice to have

• Experience installing air-source heat pumps
• BPEC Level 3 ASHP
• Gas safe certificate
• FGas certificate

Benefits

• Competitive pay: Up to £3000 per job depending on complexity
• Fast, reliable payment: We pay no later than 21 days of job completion.
• Consistent work: We book work weeks in advance in your local area.
• Well-organised jobs: We handle the customer, design, MCS paperwork, and invoicing so you can just focus on the install.
• Solid support: You’ll use our Installio Co-Pilot app to organise jobs, upload photos, and get instant support from our team when you need it.