HIU/Heating engineer £55k

HIU / Gas Engineer


Location: Essex, Stowmarket & London (Van Mobile Role)
Salary: £55,000 + Overtime & On-Call Allowances
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

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The Role


We are seeking an experienced HIU / Gas Engineer to join a well-established M&E Contractor within their maintenance division. This is a mobile role covering Essex, Stowmarket and London, working across a mix of residential and commercial properties.


The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of tasks including HIU maintenance, domestic gas boiler servicing/repairs, and general plumbing works.

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Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of HIUs (Heat Interface Units) – approx. 30% of workload.
• Service and repair of domestic gas boilers – approx. 30% of workload.
• General plumbing works including pipework, sanitaryware, and associated systems – approx. 30% of workload.
• Diagnose faults, carry out remedial works, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Provide a high level of customer care and service delivery to clients.
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 6 weeks) with additional payments.
• Complete required documentation, reports, and certification to industry standards.

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Requirements

• Proven experience as a HIU Engineer / Gas Safe Registered Engineer.
• Competent in HIU systems, gas boilers, and plumbing works.
• Valid Gas Safe qualifications (CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1 as a minimum).
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

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Package & Benefits

• £55,000 basic salary
• 40-hour working week (Mon–Fri)
• Company van & fuel card provided
• On-call rota (1 in 6 weeks):
• Standby: £168 per week
• Call-out: £120 for first 3 hours, door-to-door pay thereafter
• Engineers given ½ hour each way in travel time
• Ongoing training and development opportunities