HIU Engineer

Shou; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical and energy services provider in London is seeking a HIU Engineer to service and maintain Heat Interface Units across residential and commercial buildings. This permanent role offers a salary between £35,000 and £55,000 depending on experience, with a focus on city-based work without the necessity of driving. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with HIUs and strong fault-finding skills. Ongoing training is included, ensuring long-term job security and personal development.

Benefits

Ongoing technical training

Structured induction

Job security

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on Heat Interface Units.
• Strong understanding of plant room and energy centre systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and fault-find HIUs.
• Work within plant rooms and energy centres.
• Diagnose system faults and carry out effective repairs.

Skills

Experience with HIUs

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Plant room system knowledge

Professional client-facing approach

Job description

HIU Engineer (Foot-Mobile)
London
£35,000 to £55,000 DOE + Benefits
Permanent | Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 5:00pm

We are recruiting an experienced HIU Engineer to join a specialist mechanical and energy services business working across high-rise residential and commercial developments throughout London.

This is a foot-mobile position, travelling between sites using the London transport network. No driving licence is required. It is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who prefers city-based work without van driving, while still operating on high-value, technically interesting systems.

This role offers long-term stability, structured support, and strong earning potential within a professional and well‑organised engineering environment.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and fault‑finding of Heat Interface Units across energy centres and plant rooms in residential and commercial buildings. The role combines technical problem solving with client‑facing professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and fault‑find HIUs
• Work within plant rooms and energy centres
• Diagnose system faults and carry out effective repairs
• Ensure compliance with safety, performance, and site standards
• Communicate clearly with residents, site teams, and clients
• Complete service records, job sheets, and reports accurately
• Support colleagues on complex or large‑scale works when required

Requirements

• Proven experience working on HIUs
• Strong understanding of plant rooms and energy centre systems
• Confident working in high‑rise residential and commercial environments
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Professional, client‑facing approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable in a foot‑mobile role using public transport

Salary & Package

• £35,000 to £55,000 per annum depending on experience
• Full‑time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Optional overtime and call‑out rota
• Structured induction with a supported settling‑in period
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Long‑term job security within a stable and growing business

Why Apply

This is a rare opportunity to secure a city‑based engineering role with excellent earning potential, strong technical exposure, and genuine long‑term stability, without the pressures of driving, heavy travel, or short‑term contract work.