Technical Engineer

Wolseley; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme (matched)

Bonuses possible

Enhanced maternity / adoption leave

Discounts (online and high street)

Job summary

Wolseley RES in East England is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer – Field Based, focusing on air source heat pump systems and renewables. The role involves site surveys, design, quotations, and handovers.

You will ensure MCS compliance, support installers remotely, and translate technical data for customers. Travel around East England with occasional overnight stays.

The position offers a competitive salary, company car and a strong benefits package; full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating or equivalent.
• Experience in low-temperature hydraulic design and electrical fault-finding would be advantageous.
• Ability to translate technical data for non-technical customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys and agree system specifications with installers/homeowners; produce quotations and commission Air Source Heat Pump systems.
• Produce room-by-room heat loss calculations, system designs and performance assessments using company tools; prepare proposals and quotations for sales; maintain CRM records.
• Act as Nominated Technical Supervisor for regional MCS projects; ensure subcontracted installations meet MCS standards and Building Regulations.
• Provide phone-based and remote technical support; maintain relationships with installers as a consistent technical contact.
• Perform Heat Pump design & installation tasks (LCL/BPEC); ensure compliance with G3 Unvented Hot Water, WRAS, and MCS standards.
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise in low-temperature hydraulic design and electrical fault-finding.
• Maintain a consultative mindset and translate technical data for non-technical customers.
• Based in/around East London or Ipswich; willing to travel and undertake occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Consultative mindset

Technical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent (Plumbing & Heating)

Tools

CRM system

Job description

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

Responsibilities

• Conducting technical site surveys, agreeing system specifications with installers and homeowners, producing on-site quotations, commissioning Air Source Heat Pump systems, completing system handovers, and resolving technical issues through remedial visits.
• Produce room-by-room heat loss calculations, system designs and performance assessments using company design tools and established processes, with full training and technical support provided. Compile technical proposals and quotations for the sales team, ensuring accurate project records are maintained within the CRM system.
• Acting as the Nominated Technical Supervisor for all regional MCS projects, ensuring every subcontracted installation adheres to MCS standards and Building Regulations.
• Providing phone-based and remote technical support, maintaining strong working relationships with assigned installers, and acting as a consistent technical point of contact.
• Heat Pumps: LCL/BPEC Heat Pump Design & Installation.
• Compliance: G3 Unvented Hot Water, WRAS, and a comprehensive knowledge of MCS standards.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in low-temperature hydraulic design and electrical fault-finding.
• Soft Skills: A "consultative" mindset with the ability to translate technical data into actionable insights for non-technical customers.
• Logistics: Based in/around East London or Ipswich, with a willingness to travel and occasional overnight stays.

Position

Technical Sales Engineer - Field Based - RES - Renewables - East England

Competitive Salary + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap - including...

So, who are we? We are RES, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do - and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

This is a full-time, permanent, field based role working 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm.

Benefits

• Annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%)
• potential to earn bonuses
• enhanced maternity / adoption leave
• access to a great range of online and high street discounts

Requirements

• Plumbing & Heating: Level 3 NVQ or equivalent.