Senior Heat Pump Engineer

Hometree Group Darlington, England Mar 10, 2026

Type Permanent
Pay £35,000 – £45,000/year
Work Onsite
Experience 5 years experience

Senior Heat Pump Engineer focuses on leadership & mentorship: lead by example and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance, on-the-job training.

What the role involves

  • Leadership & Mentorship: Lead by example and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance, on-the-job training.
  • Oversee system installations, including underfloor heating, radiator systems, pipework, and associated electrical and plumbing connections.
  • Maintenance & Servicing: Conduct planned maintenance, diagnostics, and performance assessments on existing systems to ensure efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
  • Troubleshooting & Repairs: Lead fault-finding.
  • Repair work on electrical and plumbing issues, providing expert solutions and preventing recurring problems.
  • Ensure all team members adhere to relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills and requirements

  • Minimum of Level 2 Plumbing, Heating or Heat Pump qualification from a recognised awarding body (i.e. City & Guilds, SVQ etc.).
  • National Certification for Unvented Hot Water Systems: G3 (unvented cylinder) qualification OR proven experience.
  • Holding a CSCS card or equivalent health and safety qualification, indicating knowledge of site safety protocols.
  • BPEC (or equivalent) GSHP or ASHP qualification.

Confirmed role details

  • £35,000 - £45,000 pa depending on experience.
  • Initial Call: Start with an introductory call with our Operations Director. (30 mins).
  • Based Interview: Engage in a detailed discussion about your past experiences with our Operations Director and Managing Director (1 hr - In Person).

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Experience: 3–5 years of experience installing heat pump heating systems in domestic properties.

Known job details

  • Pay: £35,000 - £45,000 pa
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