Heat Pump Engineer

ThermIQ; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Company van

Fuel card

Phone and tools

Paid training & certification

Job summary

ThermIQ, a Dublin-based specialist in the service and maintenance of heat pumps and CHP units, is growing and seeking a technician who wants to build a long-term career in low-carbon heating technology.

You will carry out planned maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on heat pump systems, and, with training and support where needed, on our customers' CHP units. This is a cross-functional role: the ideal candidate is comfortable working across both technologies, or is keen to learn.

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• F-Gas certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Valid Safe Pass card.
• Full driving licence; good fault-finding ability.
• Basic IT skills for digital job reports and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance on air-source and water-source heat pumps (domestic and commercial).
• Fault diagnosis and repair across refrigeration, hydraulic and electrical/control systems.
• Performance checks on new and existing heat pump installations.
• Routine servicing of CHP units, including oil changes, spark plugs, filters, coolant and engine checks.
• Supporting CHP fault-finding and breakdown call-outs alongside senior engineers.
• Monitoring plant performance via BMS and remote monitoring platforms.
• Completing service reports, F-Gas records and job sheets accurately and on time.
• Working safely and in line with site RAMS, permits and company H&S procedures.
• Representing ThermIQ professionally with clients, facilities managers and site teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Fault-finding

Education

Trade qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

F-Gas certification

Full driving licence

QQI Level 6 Heat Pump Systems

Tools

BMS controls

Job description

ThermIQ is a Dublin-based specialist in the service and maintenance of heat pumps and combined heat and power (CHP) units. We keep low-carbon heating plant running reliably and efficiently for residential & commercial developments and heat networks. Founded by a team with a strong track record in building and operating district heating and CHP systems in Ireland, we combine hands-on engineering know-how with a focus on responsive, high-quality service.

We are growing, and we are looking for a technician who wants to build a long-term career in low-carbon heating technology.

About ThermIQ

ThermIQ is a Dublin-based specialist in the service and maintenance of heat pumps and combined heat and power (CHP) units. We keep low-carbon heating plant running reliably and efficiently for residential & commercial developments and heat networks. Founded by a team with a strong track record in building and operating district heating and CHP systems in Ireland, we combine hands-on engineering know-how with a focus on responsive, high-quality service.

We are growing, and we are looking for a technician who wants to build a long-term career in low-carbon heating technology.

The Role

You will carry out planned maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on heat pump systems, and, with training and support where needed, on our customers' CHP units. This is a cross-functional role: the ideal candidate is comfortable working across both technologies, or is keen to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance on air-source and water-source heat pumps (domestic and commercial)
• Fault diagnosis and repair across refrigeration, hydraulic and electrical/control systems
• Performance checks on new and existing heat pump installations
• Routine servicing of CHP units, including oil changes, spark plugs, filters, coolant and general engine checks
• Supporting CHP fault-finding and breakdown call-outs alongside senior engineers
• Monitoring plant performance via BMS and remote monitoring platforms
• Completing service reports, F-Gas records and job sheets accurately and on time
• Working safely and in line with site RAMS, permits and company H&S procedures
• Representing ThermIQ professionally with clients, facilities managers and site teams

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential

• A recognised trade qualification (e.g. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, HGV, generator, plant mechanic, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical) or equivalent relevant experience
• F-Gas certification, or willingness to obtain it (training can be supported)
• Valid Safe Pass card
• Full clean driving licence
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude, with a methodical approach to fault-finding
• Basic IT skills for digital job reports and monitoring systems

Desirable

• QQI Level 6 Heat Pump Systems (SEAI-recognised) or similar heat pump training
• Experience with gas-fired CHP engines or reciprocating engines
• Gas safety qualification / RGII registration
• Experience with BMS controls, hydraulic systems and district heating
• Manufacturer training on commercial heat pumps or CHP plant

Experience - We're Flexible

We welcome applications from all levels:

• Developing technicians - if you have a relevant trade background and a genuine interest in heat pumps and CHP, we will provide structured training and mentoring to develop your skills.
• Experienced technicians - if you already have hands-on heat pump and/or CHP service experience, we will reward that with a higher salary package reflecting your expertise.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, scaled between €50k to €75k based on experience
• Pension contribution, income protection and death in service
• Company van, fuel card, phone and tools
• Paid training and certification (F-Gas, manufacturer and CHP training)
• Overtime and call-out rota payments (where applicable)
• Clear career progression in a growing business
• A small, supportive team working on low-carbon technology