Renewable Energy Engineer

Sureserve Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Life assurance

28 days annual leave

Enhanced family leave and policies

Sureserve Benefits Hub

Virtual GP service

Employee assistance programme

Bike2Work scheme

Salary sacrifice home & electronics

Job summary

Sureserve Group is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Service Engineer to maintain, repair, and optimise renewable systems including ASHP, GSHP, MVHR, EAHP and solar solutions across the Reading area. You will deliver high‑quality service with safety and compliance at the forefront.

The successful candidate will hold ACS gas qualifications, a full UK driving licence, and proven customer‑facing experience. Sureserve offers a competitive package and extensive staff benefits including pension, life

Qualifications

• Valid ACS and other gas qualifications.
• Full UK Driving Licence (less than 6 points).
• Experience in Social Housing desirable, but not essential.
• Experience delivering high levels of customer service.
• Ability to work with a diverse customer base.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair renewable energy systems, ensuring safety and performance.
• Conduct site assessments and audits to evaluate efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to minimize downtime for clients.
• Provide training and support to clients on operation of their renewable energy systems.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of service activities and report on system performance.

Skills

ACS gas qualifications

Driving licence

Social housing experience

Customer service experience

Diversity awareness

Job description

The Sureserve Group of businesses provides market‑leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with 4000 employees working from over 20 offices. Sureserve Compliance South, part of the Sureserve Group, delivers heating services within the social housing sector across London & the South East. We support our clients across domestic gas, commercial gas, renewables, and electrical services. We are London’s largest, most successful heating contractor, focusing on long‑term contracts with our clients to offer our staff job security and progression opportunities. We are dedicated to leading the charge towards a sustainable future by providing innovative renewable energy solutions. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our clients in achieving their sustainability goals.

Role

We are seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Service Engineer to join our dynamic team.

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, and repair of renewable energy systems, ASHP, GSHP, MVHR, EAHP & Solar systems
• This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients.
• Service, maintain, and repair renewable energy systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Conduct site assessments and audits to evaluate system efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize downtime for clients.
• Provide training and support to clients on the operation and maintenance of their renewable energy systems.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop innovative solutions for system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of service activities and report on system performance.

The successful candidate will have

• Valid ACS & other relevant gas qualifications
• Full UK Driving Licence (less than 6 points)
• Experience within Social Housing desirable, but not essential
• Experience delivering high levels of customer service
• The ability to work with a diverse customer base

What we can offer you

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle whilst working for Sureserve and outside of work, some of these include:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, rising 1 per year of service to a max of 33 days
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and other family friendly policies such as carer’s leave, neonatal leave, IVF, and assisted conception leave.

In addition, the role offers:

• Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000’s retail discounts
• Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days, available for employees and your immediate family
• Employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24/7. 365 days, for employees and your immediate family
• Bike2Work scheme
• Home & Electronics – salary sacrifice purchase scheme

Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status Reasonable adjustments

As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact [e-mail]

Pre‑employment checks

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks