Service & Maintenance Engineer - Air Source Heat Pumps £40k - £50k

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy systems provider in the UK is seeking a Service and Maintenance Engineer. This role demands extensive hands-on experience with domestic heating systems, particularly air source heat pumps. Candidates will maintain systems on residential housing projects and engage with local authorities. The package includes a salary of £40k-£50k, overtime, company van, healthcare and more. Join a reputable brand in heating and renewables for career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Company van

Healthcare

Pension

Lunch allowance

Up to 27 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in plumbing and heating of domestic or commercial unvented hot water systems incorporating heat pumps.
• Hands-on installation, service and maintenance experience on heat pumps.
• Recognized industry training and qualifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain air source heat pumps on residential housing projects.
• Work on new build housing developments and social housing schemes.
• Engage with local authorities and housing associations.

Skills

Experienced in domestic heating engineering

Servicing, fault finding and fixing

Knowledge of heating and plumbing systems

Plumbing and electrical training

FGAS training

Education

City & Guilds plumbing and heating

BPEC

G3 unvented hot water systems

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Initial phone interviews available within the same week of your application. Company is a long-established provider with a large install and service team, invested in workforce and delivering high performance.

Location: Berkshire. Industry: Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), Renewables, Domestic Heating.

Benefits: £40k-£50k, door to door pay, overtime, 42 hours per week, weekend rota, new van and tools.

Candidate: Experienced domestic heating engineer with hands-on experience servicing, fault finding and fixing, and knowledge of heating and plumbing systems incorporating air source heat pumps. Plumbing and electrical training and/or rewiring heating controls with knowledge of refrigeration is a benefit. FGAS training can be provided.

The Position

This is a brand-new Service and Maintenance Engineer position created due to growth, working for a leading renewable energy systems provider in the UK.

Responsibilities

As the Service & Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining air source heat pumps on residential housing projects, including:

• New build housing developments through housebuilders
• Social housing schemes, including new build or retrofit projects
• Work with local authorities and housing associations

Package

• £40k - £50k + overtime
• 42 hours per week + overtime
• Company van
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Pension
• Lunch allowance
• Up to 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Industry recognised manufacturer training
• Genuine potential for career advancement usually within 2 years

Experience and Qualifications

Extensive experience in plumbing and heating (install, service and/or design) of domestic or commercial unvented hot water systems incorporating heat pumps (ASHPs or GSHPs) or other renewables such as solar PV, heat recovery, and underfloor heating. Recognised industry training and qualifications such as City & Guilds plumbing and heating, BPEC, G3 unvented hot water systems, F-gas, boiler training, heat pumps, and electrical training are an advantage but not essential compared with hands-on installation, service and maintenance experience on heat pumps and working with heating controls.

The Company

Leading brand name synonymous with reliability and quality within the heating and renewables industry. They supply air source and ground source heat pumps, along with other cutting-edge renewable technologies that comply with current industry regulations for the built environment.

Additional Information

Their systems are used on the largest residential new-build housing projects nationwide and they are a supplier to major housebuilders, housing developers, local authorities, housing associations, and councils. Jamieson Clark currently has over 50 live roles offering various positions in HVAC and renewables. Send your CV to a consultant for advice on your next career move.