Renewable Technologies Plumber

Ecolution Products; West Malling; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Health care

Pension

Death in Service insurance

Birthday day off

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Ecolution Group, based in West Malling, is seeking a skilled engineer to install, maintain, repair and fault-find across our portfolio of renewable and energy efficiency systems, including ASHPs, EAHPs, GSHPs, unvented cylinders, HIUs, UFH and SHW. You will work in occupied or unoccupied properties, upholding safety and compliance.

Candidates should hold NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating and G3/unvented hot water certification; full UK driving licence; DBS check; company training provided to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating or equivalent vocational qualification (mandatory).
• Unvented Hot Water / G3 certification (mandatory).
• Certification or demonstrable experience in the maintenance and repair of Air Source Heat Pumps is preferred but training can be provided.
• Relevant training in Water Regulations and Energy Efficiency.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• A DBS check is required for this role (or willingness to undergo one)

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to all Health & Safety policies, carrying out risk assessments and working safely in occupied and unoccupied client properties.
• Perform scheduled planned maintenance, immediate reactive repairs, and diagnostics across heating and plumbing technologies.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and plumbing faults promptly and efficiently across installations and client properties.
• Execute system swap-outs and replacement works for failed heating and hot water components/systems.
• Generate detailed write-ups and technical assessments to enable quotes and proposals for follow-on works.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately, including job sheets, service reports, and compliance certificates.
• Undertake minor associated ventilation maintenance, including basic checks on MVHR, MEV, and PIV systems.

Skills

Plumbing & Heating

Diagnostics

Time management

Customer service

Safety standards

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating

Unvented Hot Water / G3 certification

Job description

Introduction to Ecolution Group

Founded in 1999, Ecolution Group provides renewable energy technologies to the commercial and social housing sectors. Our dedicated team design, supply, install, and provide maintenance for all of our clients’ renewables requirements. Ecolution Group has a long history in the renewable energy transition, installing our first heat pump over 22 years ago.

Ecolution Group is a family run business that prides itself on excellent service delivery, client satisfaction, and a no compromise culture for health and safety.

Ecolution Group has two main business units focused on commercial projects installations and repair and maintenance for blue chip clients.

Purpose Of The Role

The purpose of the role is to install, maintain, repair, and fault-find across Ecolution Group’s portfolio of plumbing and mechanical renewable and energy efficiency systems, including Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), Exhaust Air Heat Pumps (EAHPs), Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), Unvented Cylinders (UVC), Thermal Stores (TS), Heat Interface Units (HIUs), Underfloor Heating (UFH), and Solar Hot Water (SHW), ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to all Health & Safety policies, carrying out risk assessments and working safely in occupied and unoccupied client properties.
• Perform scheduled planned maintenance, immediate reactive repairs, and diagnostics across all heating and plumbing technologies covered by the role.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and plumbing faults promptly and efficiently across various installations and client properties.
• Execute system swap-outs and replacement works for failed heating and hot water components/systems.
• Generate detailed write-ups and technical assessments following any job where further work is required, to enable the Operations Team to prepare accurate quotes and proposals for follow-on works.
• Ensure all works are carried out in strict accordance with relevant industry standards, building regulations (e.g., G3), and company health and safety procedures.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately, including job sheets, service reports, and compliance certificates.
• Undertake minor associated ventilation maintenance, including basic checks on MVHR, MEV, and PIV systems.

Skills To Demonstrate

• Strong diagnostic and practical expertise in plumbing and heating systems.
• Practical experience with low‑carbon and renewable technologies is highly desirable but not essential.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills when dealing with clients and tenants.
• Commitment to maintaining exceptional safety standards.
• Adaptability to work across residential (HAs/LAs), commercial, and educational environments.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Plumbing & Heating or equivalent vocational qualification (mandatory).
• Unvented Hot Water / G3 certification (mandatory).
• Certification or demonstrable experience in the maintenance and repair of Air Source Heat Pumps are preferred but training can be provided.
• Relevant training in Water Regulations and Energy Efficiency.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• A DBS check is required for this role (or willingness to undergo one)

Package Offered

• Highly Competitive Salary (£36,000 – £45,000 Depending on Experience and Qualifications).
• Performance based bonus scheme with capped and uncapped opportunities.
• Overtime.
• Company Van, Fuel Card & Mobile Phone.
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (33 Days Total).
• Additional day off for your Birthday.
• Health Care
• Pension
• Death in Service insurance
• Full training provided for ASHPs, SHW, HIUs and other technology‑specific skills as needed, ensuring continuous professional development in the renewable sector.