Solar Energy jobs in Plymouth

About Us:

DB Heating Ltd is an 18-strong, local, family-run company with over 40 years of industry experience. We provide high-quality services to private homes, including bespoke renovations and period properties in Tavistock, Plymouth, West Devon, and East Cornwall. As a second-generation family company, we are committed to supporting our highly valued team of expert engineers.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Service and Breakdown Heating Engineer to join our dedicated team. This role involves diagnosing faults, completing CP12s (Gas Safety Certificates), performing annual services, and making necessary repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service and repair conventional heating systems including Gas, Oil, LPG combi boilers, and unvented/vented water/heating systems.
• Handle breakdown calls and emergencies.
• Complete CP12s and other relevant documentation.
• Opportunity to expand into Air & Ground source heat pumps, and solar thermal systems with provided training

What We Offer:

• Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 basic, plus optional overtime, weekends, and callouts.
• Holiday: 28 days paid holiday, increasing by one day per year, up to 33 days per annum.
• Overtime: Flexible, optional overtime and weekend work at £150 extra per day. All overtime and out-of-hour callouts are paid.
• Benefits: Company van (high spec, regularly renewed), iPad, uniform, Flue gas analyser, competitive pension package, private healthcare cover, regular company events, and social activities.
• Training: On-the-job training for renewable technologies and Oil/LPG fuels.
• Progression: Opportunities to progress into commercial work and renewable technologies.

We have a customer base consisting of local, private homes, include bespoke and high quality renovations and period properties. None of the hassle of social housing, and all within a reasonable area.

Day to day work will include servicing and repairing conventional systems such as combi boilers and unvented/vented water/heating systems, as well as tending to breakdown calls and emergencies.

"I love working for a company that is run with the staff in mind. It really shows that the directors have done the job we do, they know what is reasonable or not!" - Alistair Milne, Service & Breakdown Engineer

"It's great to come to work every day, and know that you are valued, the whole company is really behind every employee and what they do" - Colin Philp, Finishing and Bathroom Installation

Requirements:

• Qualifications: CENWAT1 compulsory (or CEN1 & WAT1 qualifications together).
• Must have valid work authorization within the UK - we don't offer sponsorship, visa or relocation packages
• Experience: More than 3 years of experience is compulsory, particularly in installing Combi's as well as S & Y Plan systems.
• Skills: Proficient with power and hand tools, excellent communication skills, punctual, honest, and hardworking.
• Transportation: Must have clean UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in LPG & Oil, commercial work, heat pumps, and renewable technologies (training provided).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Signing bonus
• Tips
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Service & Breakdown: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Clean Driving License (preferred)
• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent (preferred)
• CCN1 Domestic Gas Safety (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road