Senior Installation Engineer

Pitkin & Ruddock Ltd; Little Hadham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime

On-call allowance

Ongoing training

PPE

Tools

Leave purchase scheme

Job summary

Pitkin & Ruddock Ltd is seeking a Senior Install Engineer to lead the installation team at our Bishop's Stortford branch. You will supervise on-site HVAC installations, mentor junior engineers, and ensure projects are completed on time, safely, and to the highest standard.

Join a long‑standing family business, contribute to process improvements, and help develop the next generation of engineers while representing the company with a customer‑first approach on diverse commercial and industrial

Qualifications

• Qualified refrigeration and/or air conditioning engineer (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent).
• F-Gas Certification is essential.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site installation projects and supervise engineering teams.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and trainees.
• Ensure work is completed to the highest standard—on time, safely, and with pride.
• Be a go-to technical resource across the business.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers, representing Pitkin & Ruddock professionally.

Skills

HVAC installation

Leadership

Problem solving

Customer service

Travel flexibility

F-Gas Certification

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent

Job description

At Pitkin & Ruddock, we don't just install systems — we build careers. As a trusted name in refrigeration and air conditioning for over 70 years, we pride ourselves on delivering quality solutions with a personal touch. Right now, we're we are seeking an ambitious and motivated Senior Install Engineer to lead our install team at our Bishop's Stortford branch. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, lead by example, and help develop the next generation of engineers — this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Installation Engineer, you'll take a leading role in our engineering team, providing hands‑on installation, service, and maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning, and associated equipment — across a wide range of commercial and industrial sites.

You’ll also:

• Lead on‑site installation projects and supervise engineering teams
• Support and mentor junior engineers and trainees
• Ensure work is completed to the highest standard — on time, safely, and with pride
• Be a go-to technical resource across the business
• Liaise directly with clients and suppliers, representing the Pitkin & Ruddock name with professionalism and a customer‑first approach
• Play a key part in shaping the future of our engineering team, contributing to training, process improvements, and team development

Who You'll Work With

You’ll be a key player in our engineering team, collaborating with:

• Branch and Service Managers
• Technical Sales & Project Engineers
• Customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Junior engineers and trainees—helping them grow and succeed

What We’re Looking For

• A high level of competency in refrigeration and air conditioning installation
• A qualified refrigeration and/or air conditioning engineer (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent)
• F‑Gas Certification (essential)
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset
• A natural problem solver with a keen eye for detail
• A natural leader that our engineers can learn from
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Someone who takes pride in their work and genuinely enjoys supporting others
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a commitment to qualitySolid understanding of health & safety in the HVAC industry
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly to meet customer needs

Why Join Pitkin & Ruddock?

• Heritage & Stability - Join a respected family business that's been thriving since 1954
• Career and Team Development - You'll have real influence, with the opportunity to train others and develop your own leadership skills
• Supportive Culture - We look after our people, promote from within, and encourage continuous learning, your ideas and leadership make a difference
• Variety & Challenge - No two days are the same; from cutting‑edge installations to mentoring junior engineers, you'll be kept on your toes
• Great Benefits - Competitive salary, company van, fuel card, overtime, on-call allowance, ongoing training, PPE, tools, purchase of leave scheme and more