Lead Plumbing & Heating Engineer

About the role

GreenGenUK is recruiting experienced Lead Plumbing & Heating Engineers as it expands its renewable heating operations across the South West. The role covers domestic heat pump installations from site survey to commissioning, with full-time, permanent positions in Exeter, Taunton, Somerset and the Bristol corridor, with multiple vacancies.

Key responsibilities

• Work with sales surveyors after a project is won, reviewing the proposed system and installation requirements.
• Carry out pre-installation site surveys, resolve practical issues and plan the work.
• Organise materials, coordinate with colleagues and ensure installations are ready to start.
• Lead high-quality domestic air and ground source heat pump installations, including cylinders, radiators, pipework and controls.
• Work independently when appropriate and collaboratively with other engineers and trades.
• Oversee installation quality, testing, commissioning and a professional customer handover.
• Communicate clearly with customers and help resolve post-installation queries.

Required profile

• Qualified plumbing/heating engineer (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent minimum; Level 3 desirable).
• Proven experience leading complete domestic heating installations, not just assisting on site.
• Confident planning jobs, ordering materials, making decisions and solving problems.
• Comfortable working alone and as part of a team, with excellent customer communication.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

• NVQ Level 2 plumbing/heating qualification (Level 3 desirable)
• Experience leading domestic heating installations
• Heat pump experience is a bonus, not essential; training is provided

What we offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience, with exceptional candidates considered individually.
• 40-hour week, paid travel time, overtime opportunities and enhanced working-away rates.
• Company van, workwear and PPE, private medical insurance and company pension.
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, and manufacturer and renewable heating training.
• Progression route into an Area Plumbing Manager role as regional teams grow.