Heating Engineer

Housing Diversity Network; England; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization is seeking a skilled Heating Engineer for a permanent role in Cumbria. The position offers a salary of £41,066, with responsibilities including service and repair work on various heating systems. Ideal candidates should be qualified for gas installations and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The organization prides itself on inclusivity and offers a range of benefits including 26 days annual leave and a health cash plan.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot

Funding for qualifications and conferences

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of post-qualification experience in service, repair, and fault finding.
• Experience with air source heat pumps, oil boilers, and solid fuel appliance service is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repair work on gas, oil, and solar heating systems.
• Work within a team of 12 Heating Engineers.
• Participate in an on-call rota.

Skills

Qualified to undertake works on gas installations

Experience in service and repair

Familiarity with air source heat pumps

Familiarity with oil boilers

Familiarity with solid fuel appliances

Education

Relevant gas qualifications

Job description

Come and Make a Difference at Karbonas – Heating Engineer

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled individual to join us as a Service and Repair Heating Engineer in our Karbon Solutions Team.

About The Role

We currently have a vacancy within our Karbon Solutions Heating Team located within the Cumbria area due to a new business partner coming on board as part of a 5‑year agreement. Service and repair work on domestic gas, commercial gas, oil, solar, solid fuel and air source systems.

About You

You must be fully qualified to undertake works on gas installations, ideally with a minimum of 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in service, repair and fault finding. We would also welcome applications from those with suitable qualifications and experience in air source heat pumps, oil boilers and solid fuel appliance service and repair.

Working With Us

You’ll work within our team of 12 Heating Engineers at Karbon Solutions, led by Karbon Solutions Operations Manager Mike Holliday.

If you’d like to know more about the role, feel free to reach out to Mike Holliday on 07849 829862 or Head of Karbon Solutions George Surrey on 07772 444394.

Key Details

• Heating Engineer – Permanent role
• Salary – £41,066 per annum
• Location: Cumbria
• Well stocked company van
• Regular travel will be required
• 40 hours per week
• Part of an on‑call rota with additional overtime when available

Equal Opportunity

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you’re applying for.

The role you’re applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre‑employment checks.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences and learning events

Ready To Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website: https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers

We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting – but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Important Dates

Closing date for applications: Sunday 11th January 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications – so don’t wait too long to apply!

Interview date: To be confirmed.

Christmas Closure Dates

We’ll be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 and back in the office on Friday 02 January 2026. If you get in touch during this time, we’ll respond as soon as we’re back.

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.

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