Plumber

Ipswich, England, GB

In-personFull time roleEarly Career, Mid Level

8 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.

We're recruiting Plumbing and Heating Engineers to install our Air Source Heat Pumps. 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!

We're recruiting Nationwide across England. This is a field based role covering Northamptonshire.

What you'll do

You’ll work as part of a team of two to install low carbon technology in customers homes - starting with Air Source Heat Pumps
You’ll learn about new technologies and get awesome training to give you the skills to assist the installation engineer from day one
You’ll use your knowledge and experience of domestic heating and plumbing systems to prepare and install unvented cylinders, pipework and radiators
Make sure we carry out work cleanly and respectfully at a customer's property
Planning and communicating with your team and customers
Ensure the smooth running of the Heat Pump Installation
Problem Solve - nothing is insurmountable - you’ll anticipate problems and find solutions quickly and efficiently.

What you'll have

You’ll be an experienced plumber with plenty of experience on the ‘wet’ side of domestic heating systems, including unvented
A laser customer focus - communication is key
A proactive, ‘can do’ attitude - we’ll do everything to make the customer experience perfect
A keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 plumbing (or equivalent experience)
Full, clean driving licence
WRAS Water Supply Regs or UHW10/HWSS Unvented DHW Storage Systems are beneficial but not essential!

What we offer

Basic salary between £26,000 and £30,000 per year
Additional salary for overtime
£2,500 annual bonus
Training programme worth £7,000 at our state-of-the-art R&D centre
Share Options in Octopus Energy
£25 per week lunch allowance
Use of company tools
Uniform and all PPE
Company Vehicle and fuel
Support for personal development in Renewable Tech
Octopus Energy benefits package (see below)

Schedule

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 8 hour shift (8am - 5pm Monday - Friday) 42.5 hours per week
Overtime

Why else you'll love it here

Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about!
We've officially a world class company to work for [Best Companies] and we're in Glassdoor's [Top 50 best places to work in 2022]
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More about our Low Carbon Team...

Octopus Energy Services is spearheading the transition to greener, cheaper energy through the installation of in-home technologies; from smart meters and EV chargers; to low carbon heating, home batteries, solar, and beyond. We deliver smart energy, low carbon solutions for our customers.We’ve fallen head-over-heels with heat pumps - which provide an ultra-efficient, reliable alternative to gas boilers.

Our low carbon heating teams will learn all about them at our £10m training and R&D centre to become the defining force in installing these magical systems. Utilizing Octopus Energy’s awesome tech power we’re making electric heating the smart, accessible and clean choice for every home in the UK. At Octopus, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. As the face of the whole company, our diverse, industry-leading field force delivers the outrageous experience Octopus Energy customers love and expect.

We need awesome people to drive the global renewable energy revolution and help make our vision a reality. We are looking for Plumbers who share our vision to move away from fossil fuels and provide low carbon sustainable heating technology to our customers.

Do you want to help our customers decarbonise their homes with incredible low carbon tech? Apply now!

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.