Technical Engineer

RES-Distribution Ltd; Ilminster; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car

Excellent benefits

Annual leave

Pension (matched up to 9%)

Healthcare access

Descripción de la vacante

RES, part of the Wolseley Group, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for field-based work across East England. You will conduct site surveys, specify systems with installers and homeowners, and commission heat pump installations while ensuring smooth handovers.

The role requires experience with heat pump design, MCS standards and vented systems, with a consultative approach to explain technical details to customers. A willingness to travel and stay away overnight is expected.

Formación

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Plumbing & Heating.
• LCL/BPEC Heat Pump Design & Installation experience.
• Knowledge of G3 Unvented Hot Water, WRAS and MCS standards.
• Experience in low-temperature hydraulic design and electrical fault-finding.
• Ability to translate technical data into actionable insights for customers.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct on-site technical surveys and agree system specifications with installers and homeowners.
• Produce room-by-room heat loss calculations and system designs using company tools.
• Compile technical proposals and quotations for the sales team and maintain CRM records.
• Act as Nominated Technical Supervisor for regional MCS projects and ensure compliance.

Conocimientos

Heat pump design

Electrical fault-finding

Low-temperature hydraulics

Consultative selling

Travel readiness

Educación

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Salary

Competitive Salary + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Position Summary

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

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.

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

Benefits

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

Requirements

• Plumbing & Heating: Level 3 NVQ or equivalent.
• 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.

Working Hours & Location

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