Heating engineer

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • £45636 - £57937 per annum

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Job Title: HIU Technician

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months (temporary), with potential for permanent placement

Pay Rate: £45,636 - £57,937 (dependent on skills/experience)

    • Overtime and call-out fees paid additionally

Working Hours: 37 hours/week

    • Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00
    • On Call rota: 1 week in 4

Work Location: Home based covering multiple site- within a travel distance to Scotswood

Role Overview

The HIU Technician will:

  • Attend and resolve HIU breakdowns, repairs, and leaks
  • Occasionally install/replace HIUs beyond economical repair
  • Conduct visual checks in the Energy Centre and report faults
  • Support other engineers with double-handed work
  • Assist with Ground Source Heat Pump maintenance (hydraulic/wet side only)

Responsibilities

  • HIU installation, servicing, breakdowns, upgrades, commissioning
  • General plumbing and heating (HVAC)
  • Accurate reporting and compliance with Health & Safety standards
  • Meeting KPIs and supporting cross-functional teams

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

  • NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in plumbing/heating/mechanical
  • Valid UK Driving Licence
  • Fault-finding experience on domestic heating systems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • IT proficiency
  • HIU and District Heating Network (DHN) experience
  • Domestic gas boiler experience (Gas Safe registered)
  • Basic electrical knowledge
  • Familiarity with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Contractor Safety Engagement (CSE)

Development Opportunities

  • Internal and external training
  • Progression into commercial systems and heat networks
  • Skill development in DHNs, HIUs, and energy centre operations

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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