How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Location: Leicestershire with nationwide travel
Employment Type: Permanent, with contract opportunities considered
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Sector: Air Source Heat Pumps, Renewable Heating and Social Housing
The Role
A growing renewable energy contractor is looking for an experienced Lead Heat Pump Installer to oversee air source heat pump installations across social housing, residential developments, and new-build projects.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading installations, maintaining quality standards, and helping the business build a reliable heat pump installation team.
Projects are located across the UK, including work in Leicestershire, Coventry, and Wales. Applicants must therefore be comfortable traveling and working away when required.
Responsibilities
- Lead air source heat pump installations from start to completion
- Manage engineers, plumbers, and installation operatives on site
- Install heat pumps, cylinders, pipework, and associated heating systems
- Carry out system flushing, filling, commissioning, and handover
- Ensure installations comply with MCS requirements and manufacturer guidance
- Diagnose and resolve technical or installation issues
- Review drawings, surveys, and system designs before installation
- Liaise with project managers, residents, and clients
- Complete commissioning records and installation documentation
- Support the recruitment and development of additional engineers
- Maintain high standards of health and safety across all projects
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
- Strong practical air source heat pump installation experience
- Plumbing or heating engineering background
- G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification
- Relevant plumbing, heating, or ACS qualifications
- Understanding of domestic heating systems and hydraulic design
- Experience commissioning heat pumps and heating systems
- Good knowledge of MCS standards
- Full UK driving license
- Willingness to travel and work away when required
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
F-Gas certification would be highly advantageous. Candidates without F-Gas may still be considered if they have strong heat pump experience and are willing to complete additional training.
The company is particularly interested in experienced installers who can deliver projects immediately, rather than candidates with qualifications but limited practical experience.
Package
- Competitive salary or contract rate
- Company vehicle or travel arrangements
- Performance-related bonus or installation incentives may be available
- Opportunity to build and lead a heat pump team
- Long-term career progression
- Additional technical and F-Gas training available
- Nationwide project opportunities
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills