Location
London
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
04/12/2025
Closing date
25/12/2025
District Heating Engineer
Location: Southwark
Salary: £39,000-£52,000 (DOE + performance-based earnings)
Package: Company van with personal use, 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, strong overtime opportunities
Overview
We are looking for a skilled District Heating Engineer to join our growing team, working on communal heating and hot water systems across the Southwark area. This is a mobile position with all sites located close together, ensuring minimal travel between jobs.
You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing system faults, and completing replacements and remedial works across residential properties.
What You'll Be Doing
* Replacing radiators
* Installing and replacing radiator valves
* Diagnosing heating and hot water faults
* Installing hot water cylinders and unvented cylinders (G3 training can be provided)
* Replacing 2-port and 3-port zone valves
* Cleaning strainers and system components
* General maintenance on district and communal heating systems
Pay Structure
* Basic salary: £39,000-£52,000 (experience and productivity dependent)
* Day rates: £155-£200 per day
* Overtime paid at £30 per extra job
* Participation in a 7-day call-out rota (Thursday-Friday), with strong call-out payments
Why Join Us?
* Company van with personal use
* Fuel card included
* 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* All work is Southwark-based - no long-distance travel
* Great opportunities to boost earnings through overtime and call-outs
If you're interested, apply today or get in touch with Mollie Caswell at Penguin Recruitment for further details.