Operations & Maintenance Heat Pump Engineer London

Overview

Due to continuing growth, we require a Pump Engineer/ Pump Technician to strengthen the existing Operations & Maintenance team located within the London Area.

Location London

About the role

You'll play a key role in delivering sustainable energy solutions by ensuring the reliability and efficiency of pump systems across a range of innovative projects. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You'll be joining a business that is committed to driving the UK's transition to low carbon energy and making a real impact on the future of energy infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair various pump systems including centrifugal, booster, and submersible pumps used in heating, cooling, and energy systems.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics on mechanical pump systems, identifying and resolving issues to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
• Work from technical drawings, specifications, and schematics to ensure precise installation and alignment of pump units and associated pipework.
• Collaborate with project and design teams to support the commissioning of new energy systems and infrastructure projects across commercial and industrial sites.
• Conduct routine service inspections and preventive maintenance in line with company schedules and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation for compliance and quality assurance, reporting any operational risks or system inefficiencies.

What you will need

• Hold a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent
• Experience with mechanical seals, bearings and pressurisation units
• Full UK manual driving licence

Competitive Salary (depending upon experience)

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

33 Days Holiday including BH

Discounted gym membership across the UK

If you're interested in this position, please email your CV to our HR department using the button below.

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Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Thanks you for your interest in Vital Energi.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.