Commercial Oil Engineer

Commercial Oil Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Oil Engineer with OFTEC Qualification to join a growing and reputable engineering team based in Yeovil. This role is predominantly focused on oil-fired heating systems, with occasional work on dual-fuel or gas-assisted systems where required.

Salary up to £50,000

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who specialises in oil boilers, burners, and associated commercial heating plant, and is confident working independently across a variety of sites.

• Service, maintain, fault find, and commission domestic and light commercial oil‑fired boilers and burners.
• Carry out detailed diagnostics on oil systems, identifying burner faults, combustion issues, and installation defects.
• Undertake breakdown response work, restoring systems safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all oil‑fired installations comply with UK Building Regulations, OFTEC standards, and manufacturer specifications.
• Carry out combustion analysis and efficiency testing on oil systems.
• Complete safe isolation procedures, including electrical and fuel isolation where required.
• Inspect and maintain oil storage, supply systems, and associated pipework.
• Produce accurate service reports, commissioning documentation, and compliance certification.
• Deliver a professional and customer‑focused service on all client sites.

• Strong OFTEC registration, ideally including:
  • OFT
    10-101 (Pressure Jet Servicing & Commissioning)
• Additional OFTEC qualifications such as:
  • OFT
    10-105E (Installation)
  • OFT
    10-600a (Oil Storage & Supply) (desirable)
• Proven hands‑on experience working primarily with oil‑fired heating systems in domestic and light commercial environments.
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding ability on oil burners and plant equipment.
• Good understanding of combustion principles and efficiency testing.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Gas Safe qualifications (CCN1 / COCN1 or equivalent) advantageous but not required.
• Experience working across mixed fuel or commercial plant environments.
• Background in maintenance of packaged plant rooms or commercial boiler houses.

• Salary up to £50,000 dependent on experience.
• Company vehicle and fuel card (please note the van is for work use only).
• Ongoing OFTEC and manufacturer training.
• Long‑term, stable workload across established client base.
• Supportive and growing engineering team environment.
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits.