Plumber (South East)

Octopus Energy; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Share options

Lunch allowance

Company vehicle

Training program

Job summary

Octopus Energy is hiring a residential plumber to install low carbon technology, starting with Air Source Heat Pumps, across customer homes in the UK. You’ll work with a partner and use your heating and plumbing expertise to install unvented cylinders, pipework and radiators, while coordinating with customers and the wider team.

You’ll have access to our R&D training centre and a strong safety-driven culture, with overtime and progression opportunities as part of the Octopus Energy Services crew.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating or Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing, OR Gas Qualified with CCN1 and CENWAT, held for at least three years.
• Experience on the wet side of domestic heating systems.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Install low carbon technology in customers’ homes as part of a small team.
• Prepare and install unvented cylinders, pipework and radiators.
• Plan and communicate with the wider team and customers; continue learning at the R&D training centre.

Skills

Gas Qualified with CCN1/CENWAT

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing & Heating

Domestic heating experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing & Heating OR Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing

Job description

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution and need your help to turn our vision into a reality. As part of the Octopus Energy Services crew, you’ll be working closely with our office based teams to get our innovative renewable products installed into customer homes. You’ll have the backing of Octopus Energy’s massive tech power to minimise admin, so you can focus on delivering top-class service to our customers. We're looking for plumbers who have experience in heating systems and are passionate about providing our customers with the best service possible (we’ll provide full training to help you transition over to renewables). You'll be the face of Octopus Energy in our customers' homes backed by a strong track record of safety, respect and top-tier service, you’ll love connecting with customers just as much as handling the technical work.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Working as part of a team of two to install low carbon technology in customers’ homes, starting with Air Source Heat Pumps.
• Using your knowledge and experience of domestic heating and plumbing systems to prepare and install unvented cylinders, pipework, and radiators
• Planning and communicating with the wider team and customers
• Continuously learning about new technologies at our innovative R&D training centre

What do we need from you?

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in: Plumbing and Heating or Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing (domestic) AND/OR Gas Qualified with CCN1 and CENWAT, held for a minimum of three years
• Experience on the ‘wet’ side of domestic heating systems
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

Other qualities we'd love to see include:

• A laser customer focus - communication is key
• A proactive, ‘can do’ attitude
• A keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills
• WRAS Water Supply Regs or UHW10/HWSS Unvented DHW Storage Systems can also be beneficial but not essential!

Join us in the Octoverse!

• £26,000 - £30,000 base salary with overtime available (+ London weighting if living within M25)
• £2,500 annual performance bonus
• Share Options in Octopus Energy
• £25 per week lunch allowance
• Training programme at our groundbreaking R&D centre
• Use of company tools, uniform and all PPE
• Company Vehicle and fuel
• Support for personal development in Renewable Tech

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Once you're in the interview process with one of our recruiters, it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were named the UK's top company to work for in 2025, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership
• Visit our UK perks hub -Octopus Employee Benefits

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.