Plumbing jobs in Longridge

Job Title: Plumbing and Heating Engineer

Salary: £18.00 Per hour
Location: Our factory is situated in Lytham St Annes, travel is from our central base in our fully stocked install vans to addresses
Shift: Monday to Thursday 07:30am -17:45

We’re recruiting a plumbing and heating engineer to design, install, commission, maintain and repair air source heat pump systems for residential, commercial and industrial properties.

We’re looking for a driven candidate who has a strong understanding of low –temperature heating systems and able to provide excellent customer service while ensuring the upmost efficiency in our projects from start through to completion.

Installation:

• Install air source heat pump systems in both new and existing buildings.
• Install unvented cylinders and sign off under G3 regulations
• Ensure all installations comply with industry standards, building regulations, and health and safety guidelines.
• Complete the hyrdaulic and electrical requirements of an Air Source Heat Pump installation
• Work with other trades (e.g., electricians, plumbers) to integrate the heat pump systems with existing heating systems and controls.

Commissioning:

• Conduct commissioning of newly installed air source heat pump systems to ensure they are operating efficiently and as designed.
• Perform detailed system checks, calibrate controls, and adjust settings to optimize system performance.
• Ensure that all components, such as compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, and sensors, are functioning correctly.
• Provide training to clients on system operation and provide technical support during the commissioning phase.
• Ensure that the commissioning process is fully documented, and relevant certification is provided to the customer.

Maintenance:

• Perform routine servicing and maintenance of installed air source heat pump systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues, performing repairs as necessary.
• Conduct system checks to verify that air source heat pumps are operating efficiently and within their specified parameters.

Repairs:

• Diagnose faults with the air source heat pump system and identify the necessary parts or repairs.
• Replace or repair non-refrigerant related failed components (e.g., probes, fans, valves) as required.
• Ensure that all repairs are completed safely and in a timely manner.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all work complies with relevant industry standards, regulations, and manufacturers' instructions.
• Complete accurate records of work carried out, including service reports, commissioning documents, and health and safety assessments.
• Ensure that systems are certified and meet relevant energy performance standards.

Health and Safety:

• Follow all relevant health and safety guidelines and risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with local building codes and legal requirements

General

• The role does not come with personal van, all work vehicles, with fuel cards, are provided from a central location, Global Energy Systems Factory (FY8).
• Work arrangements will vary, sometimes you will be working coordinating a team travelling to projects installing our air source heat pumps, while other periods travelling alone to commission, maintain and repair previously installed air source heat pumps
• You’ll expand your knowledge of heat pumps and associated systems including design through to commissioning.
• Majority of work is within the Lancashire area, however our customer base is UK wide and travel with occur to carry out tasks above alone and as a team from time to time. All travel and accommodation is covered by the company

Your skills and experiences:

• You’ll have extensive experience installing boilers and wet heating systems including copper pipework and radiators, air source heat pump/ low temperature design experience is essential.
• You’ll be an experienced plumbing and heating engineer with knowledge of heating system design as well as domestic hot and cold-water system knowledge.
• You’ll have the ability to challenge system design that is presented to you and adapt during the dynamic environment of an installation.
• You’ll have basic fault-finding experience of wet systems and basic electrical knowledge.
• You’ll be confident making site specific conclusions to help deliver installations on time and to a high standard.
• Relevant qualifications in heating, plumbing or renewable energy (E.g. City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Heat Pump Systems or equivalent)

Desirable Skills/ qualifications

• Water regulations
• G3 hot water qualification
• Gas Safe
• Strong understanding of air source heat pump systems and associated heating systems
• Proficiency in diagnosing faults and performing repairs on air source heat pumps

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus overtime
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata if part time)
• Paid day off for your Birthday
• Serious, life changing, life threatening or terminal illness payment (up to 3 months full pay)
• In house death in service (up to three months’ pay)
• Free onsite parking
• Eye care vouchers
• Fully stocked van with power tools.
• Training provided.
• Multiple opportunities for growth within the team.

About us

Global Energy Systems is a British manufacturer and installer of air source heat pumps. We supply heating systems around the U.K. to domestic and commercial customers.

We have a rich history of engineering excellence spanning back over six decades. Our research and development of our heat pumps began over 15 years ago at our state of the art development facility based in Lytham St Annes. We operate as an inclusive team where all voices are heard, meaning you can play an important role in the expansion of the renewable heating revolution.

Our heat pumps range from small domestic to large commercial units suppling heat and hot water to multiple applications. Any building from the smallest house to large commercial spaces are currently being heated by our systems.

Being a manufacturer and installer of our own heat pumps means we deliver unparalleled levels of service to our customers, this also helps our colleagues progress with their career journey as every step of the heat pump journey is done in house from the development of the units through to the annual servicing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person