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Permanent

Heating Engineer

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Colchester
money-bag £45000 - £55000/annum van, overtime and other benefits
Posted: 19 September 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Ref: 225627418

Heating Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Heating Engineer to join an established business covering Colchester and the surrounding area. This is a permanent position offering excellent working hours, no call-out rota and a company vehicle.

As a Heating Engineer, you will primarily carry out servicing, breakdowns, fault finding and repairs across domestic heating systems, with installation work accounting for approximately 10% of the role.



The role

  • Service, diagnose and repair domestic gas heating appliances
  • Attend boiler breakdowns and identify faults
  • Work towards a high first-time-fix rate
  • Carry out gas tightness testing and safety checks
  • Use flue gas analysers and diagnostic equipment
  • Install and replace boilers, radiators and TRVs
  • Carry out power flushing and general heating maintenance
  • Complete occasional plumbing work
  • Record completed works and materials through company systems
  • Maintain van stock and deliver excellent customer service as a Heating Engineer
  • Oil heating work where appropriately qualified


The successful Heating Engineer will need

  • Current domestic gas ACS qualifications
  • Strong boiler servicing, breakdown and fault-finding experience
  • Good knowledge of domestic heating systems
  • Experience with heating installation and maintenance
  • Ability to diagnose faults independently
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Oil qualifications/experience would be advantageous
  • Professional approach and strong customer service skills expected of a Heating Engineer


Package

  • -45,00055,000 depending on experience and qualifications
  • Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
  • No call-out rota
  • Optional weekend overtime may be available
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Flue gas analyser provided
  • PDA and work phone
  • PPE and uniform
  • 23 days'' annual leave + bank holidays
  • Contributory pension
  • Training opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Heating Engineer looking for a well-paid position without a call-out rota.

If you''re a qualified Heating Engineer based around Colchester and looking for your next opportunity, apply today.

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