Heating Engineer

• 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: Scotswood District Heating Scheme, Gateshead (circa 650 homes)

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

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