Plumbing Engineer (Junior/improver)
Pertemps · Horsham, West Sussex
Plumbing Engineer (Junior/improver) at Pertemps, based in Horsham, West Sussex, paying £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £35,000 per annum
- Location
- Horsham, West Sussex
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 7 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Plumber
18% below the typical rate for plumber
Reference 447106808
About the role
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 starting salary (depending on experience)
Ready to transition into renewables and future-proof your career?The heating industry is shifting fast, and green energy is the future. Our client is looking for a motivated Junior or Improver Plumbing & Heating / HVAC Engineer based near Horsham to join the growing team.
If you already have your core qualifications but want to become a specialist in installing and servicing Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), this is your perfect career path. you will be given the hands-on training and mentorship you need to become a fully qualified renewables expert.
What We Are Looking For
You don’t need to be a heat pump expert yet—you will be taught that. But you do need a solid foundation in the trade and the right attitude.
- Qualifications: Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating or HVAC/Refrigeration.
- Background: You could be a newly qualified plumber, an improver looking for a stable direction, or an HVAC engineer wanting to pivot into domestic green tech.
- The Right Attitude: A strong work ethic, a reliable nature, and a genuine desire to learn.
- Client-Facing Skills: You will be working inside customers' homes. A polite, respectful demeanour and excellent communication skills are non-negotiable.
- Logistics: A full UK driving licence is required.
- Work alongside senior engineers to install premium Air Source Heat Pump systems.
- Learn the ins and outs of servicing, fault-finding, and maintaining renewable systems.
- Transition from traditional fossil-fuel heating setups to modern, low-carbon technologies.
- Represent the company by providing tidy workmanship and brilliant customer service.
- Starting Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 with clear room for progression as your skills grow.
- Future-Proof Skills: Fully funded, hands-on training in a massive growth industry.
- Local Work: Based out of Horsham, serving the beautiful Sussex/Surrey area.
- Great Team Culture: Join a supportive, forward-thinking local business that values its people.
If you have your NVQ Level 3 and are ready to take your trade to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply for immediate, confidential discussion
Reference: 447106808 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 7 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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