HIU Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician
We are currently recruiting for a HIU Engineer on behalf of a specialist utility services company who provide installation, maintenance, metering and billing services to customers throughout the Uk.
Operating for over 15 years now, they are a fast growing reputable company with over 120 employees. They are an award-winning heat network services provider..
The HIU Engineer will support the installation, maintenance and effective operation of equipment on client sites including smart metering systems and HIU's.
This is a permanent position, covering London, working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week. The basic salary is paying £44k per annum, rising to £47k after completion of probationary period. They also offer a £6k KPI related bonus - up to £1500 is paid quarterly. Other perks include van & fuel card which can be used for personal use, pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, overtime and Development & training which includes progression towards commercial gas qualifications.
Responsibilities- Installation and commissioning of prepayment & controlled credit systems.
- Supporting and commissioning a range of market leading Pay-As-You-Go metering systems on new build construction sites on domestic heat networks (residential).
- Using a laptop and tablet device to commission metering equipment, update records and systems.
- Problem solving and fault-finding issues on site and liaising with other trades and the main contractor.
- Liaise with & report to site staff (clients, principle contractors, consultants & heating/plumbing sub- contractors) representing the company whilst at development sites.
- Heatworks, HIU and heat meter replacement, maintenance and servicing and retrofitting Pay-As-You-Go metering systems.
- Full installation and retrofitting Pay-As-You-Go metering systems, including prepayment valve, spur, wiring and commission (mainly in occupied homes).
- Hydraulic Interface Unit (HIU) replacement, maintenance and servicing (mainly in occupied homes).
- Installing and replacing heat meters on district heating networks.
- Provide reactive maintenance including equipment installed in people's homes, or commissioned within a scheme but not yet handed over to clients/residents.
- Carry out post-installation upgrade/maintenance programmes
- Interact with clients & customers on site at developments.
- Maintain personal equipment & stock of spares/consumables to a level ensuring continuity of service.
- To offer a support role with problem solving and fault-finding AMR systems, including heat meters, MBUS networks, ZigBEE wireless RF networks, etc.
- NVQ level 2 plumbing & heating or higher.
- Previous experience working on HIU's.
- Basic electrical knowledge.
- Must hold CSCS card (or able to get one).
- First aid trained would be desirable.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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