Heating Engineer

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Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We’re on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to turn our vision into a reality.

You should apply for the location that is most suitable for you. Please do not apply for multiple locations.

We’re recruiting Plumbing and Heating Engineers to install our Air Source Heat Pumps. We’re looking for passionate people who have worked on the installation of heating systems, and we provide full training for candidates looking to make the transition to renewables!

What you’ll do:

• Work as part of a team to install low carbon technology in customers’ homes - starting with Air Source Heat Pumps
• Learn about new technologies and get exciting training in our innovative £10m training centre; giving you the confidence to install the kit, to find solutions to challenges and to share low carbon advice with our customers
• Use your knowledge and experience of heat pump installations to deliver an amazing experience
• Review and collaborate on technical specifications and mechanical drawings
• Work with an electrician to commission Air Source Heat Pumps
• Lead your team; be responsible for your crew and empower them to make on-the-fly decisions to do what’s right for you and your customers

What you’ll need:

• G3 (unvented cylinder) qualification OR proven experience
• Experience in the installation of boilers and it’s a plus if you know about air source heat pumps
• Experience as a plumbing and heating engineer with knowledge of heating system design and the ability to fault find. You’ll also have domestic hot & cold water system knowledge
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

You may also have qualifications such as WRAS Water Supply Regs, Gas safe certification, UHW10/HWSS or the BPEC L3 heat pump installation, but these are not essential!

What we offer:

• £38,000 basic (£45,000 on-target earnings) with overtime available (+ London weighting if living within M25) 
• £2,500 annual performance bonus
• Share Options in Octopus Energy
• £25 per week lunch allowance
• Training programme at our groundbreaking R&D centre
• Use of company tools
• Uniform and all PPE
• Company Vehicle and fuel
• Support for personal development in Renewable Tech

Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! https://octopus.energy/octopus-employee-benefits/

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person