HIU Engineer

HIU Engineer - Hackney Borough Council

Location:

Hackney, London

Pay: £23.94 per hour PAYE / £32.26 per hour Umbrella

Working Pattern:
Paid per job (Price‑work model)

Contract Type:
Temporary

Transport:
Must have own van/transport & tools

Hackney Council is looking for an experienced and reliable Heating Engineer to support domestic and communal heating repairs, maintenance, and installations across the borough's housing stock. This is a great opportunity for a skilled engineer who can work independently, deliver high‑quality workmanship, and provide excellent customer service to residents.

This role operates on a per‑job payment model, making it ideal for engineers confident in working efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

• Carry out diagnosis, repairs, servicing and maintenance on domestic and communal heating systems, including boilers, radiators, and associated components.
• Complete planned and reactive heating works in line with council service standards.
• Ensure all work is compliant with current Gas Safe, building, and safety regulations.
• Deliver exceptional customer service when attending residents' homes or communal buildings.
• Maintain accurate job records, certificates, and compliance documentation using council systems.
• Liaise with supervisors, schedulers, and other trades to ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Identify additional works required and report them through the correct process.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, cleanly, and to a professional standard.
• Manage van stock, materials, and parts effectively (materials provided for council work).

• Fully qualified Heating/Gas Engineer (e.g., ACS, CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1).
• Gas Safe registration (individual or via employer).
• Proven experience working in domestic heating maintenance and repairs.
• Own van/transport and full set of tools.
• Strong knowledge of fault‑finding and diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently within a price‑work framework.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain high levels of professionalism in residents' homes.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Experience working with local authorities or social housing.
• Experience with communal heating systems.
• Basic IT skills for job‑logging and reporting.

• Competitive hourly rates: £23.94 PAYE / £32.26 Umbrella
• Paid per job (price‑work), enabling increased earning potential.
• Consistent workload across Hackney's housing portfolio.
• Supportive team environment within a well‑structured local authority setup.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving residents' experiences and housing conditions.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.