Heating Engineer

Watford, England, GB

In-personFull time roleEarly Career, Mid Level

10 months ago

About the Job

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 help us make our vision a reality.

Such a pro… it’s like you’ve got 8 arms. 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. We're recruiting Heating Engineers to install our Air Source Heat Pumps.

We’re recruiting across England so you’ll see lots of vacancies in lots of locations. Please only apply to the role and location that is most suitable for you. Please don’t apply to multiple locations.

What you'll do

At Octopus Energy Services, we put the customers’ experience at high priority, so you’ll carry out the work respectfully at their property. From day one you’ll be learning about new technologies and getting awesome training to give you the skills to assist the installation engineer.

Who you are

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.

You'll be responsible for?

Working as part of a team to install low carbon technology in customers' homes - starting with Air Source Heat Pumps
Using your knowledge and experience of heat pump installations to deliver an amazing experience
Reviewing and collaborating on technical specifications and mechanical drawings
Working with an electrician to commission Air Source Heat Pumps
Continuously learning about new technologies at our innovative R&D training centre

What do we need from you?

G3 (unvented cylinder) qualification OR proven experience
Experience in the installation of boilers -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
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!

Join us in the Octoverse!

£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

The next steps

We do things a little differently around here. If successful in your eligibility questions, we’ll invite you to complete our online blended assessment. This is made up of multiple-choice questions and three short interview questions. You’ll be scored fairly by a real person and if you stand out to us, we’ll invite you to an in person recruitment event where you can show us what you’ve got.

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

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

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.

About the Company

Octopus Energy

Houston, TX, USA

1001-5000

Welcome to the future of energy We’re a leading energy technology company providing a better experience for our customers through transparency, automation and simplicity. Better for the planet, through real long-term investment in renewable generation and a low CO2 future. We make energy green and flexible for consumers, with fair and transparent pricing. Through our home developed platform, cloud-based billing, and sophisticated use of data science, modelling and AI, we’re redefining what is possible in energy.  Formerly operating as Evolve Energy, our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are extremely pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values. We recently secured over £500 million of investment from <a href="https://octopus.energy/blog/octopus-energy-achieves-unicorn-status-investment-origin-energy/" data-mce-href="https://octopus.energy/blog/octopus-energy-achieves-unicorn-status-investment-origin-energy/">Origin,</a> Australia's largest Energy Company and<a href="https://octopus.energy/press/octopus-energy-group-enters-asia-landmark-partnership-tokyo-gas/" data-mce-href="https://octopus.energy/press/octopus-energy-group-enters-asia-landmark-partnership-tokyo-gas/"> Tokyo Gas, </a>to help us continue on our mission.