Pertemps

HIU Engineer

TN11 9JB

Key information

Pay
£42,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
14 Oct 2026
Closing date
12 Nov 2026

About this role

HIU Service / Breakdown Engineer

Location : London (Mobile Role)

Salary

£42,000 - £45,000 Basic + Up to 10% Monthly Performance Bonus

Benefits

  • Company van & fuel card
  • Paid travel (1 hour each way)
  • No call-out rota
  • 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

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Overtime paid at

  • Time and a half
  • Double time (where applicable)
  • Vitality Private Healthcare
  • Ongoing training and career development

About the Company

An established and growing building services specialist with a team of around 27 employees, delivering maintenance, design, installation and project solutions across London. The business specialises in district heat networks and works on a range of mixed-use, residential and commercial developments.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has become available for an experienced HIU Service / Breakdown Engineer to join the team.

The Role

You'll be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and fault finding on Heat Interface Units (HIUs) and associated district heating plant across London.

This is a mobile position working on a variety of modern residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring heating and hot water systems operate safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain and repair Heat Interface Units (HIUs)
  • Diagnose and rectify faults on district heating systems
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Attend reactive breakdowns across London
  • Work on associated mechanical plantroom equipment
  • Complete service reports and documentation accurately
  • Provide excellent customer service while representing the business professionally
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with industry standards

Requirements

  • Previous experience servicing and repairing HIUs
  • Strong mechanical plantroom experience is essential
  • Experience working on district heating networks
  • Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Able to work independently and manage your own workload

What's on Offer

  • £42,000 - £45,000 basic salary
  • Up to 10% monthly performance bonus
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Paid travel (1 hour each way)
  • No call-out rota
  • Plenty of overtime available (paid at enhanced rates)
  • Vitality Private Healthcare
  • 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing and well-established business