Heat Pump Engineer - Vital Energi : Job Details

Pump Engineer/ Pump Technician

Due to continuing growth, we require a Pump Engineer/ Pump Technician to strengthen the existing Operations & Maintenance team located within the London Area.

The Company

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.

With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

About the role

As a Pump Engineer at Vital Energi Ltd, you’ll play a key role in delivering sustainable energy solutions by ensuring the reliability and efficiency of pump systems across a range of innovative projects. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You'll be joining a business that is committed to driving the UK's transition to low-carbon energy and making a real impact on the future of energy infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair various pump systems including centrifugal, booster, and submersible pumps used in heating, cooling, and energy systems.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical pump systems, identifying and resolving issues to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
• Work from technical drawings, specifications, and schematics to ensure precise installation and alignment of pump units and associated pipework.
• Collaborate with project and design teams to support the commissioning of new energy systems and infrastructure projects across commercial and industrial sites.
• Conduct routine service inspections and preventative maintenance in line with company schedules and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation for compliance and quality assurance, reporting any operational risks or system inefficiencies.

What you will need

• Hold a city & guilds qualification or equivalent
• Experience with mechanical seals, bearings and pressurisation units
• Full UK manual driving licence

The Package:

• Salary negotiable DOE
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
• Discounted gym membership across the UK
• EV charging points where possible
• Cycle to work scheme

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital & civil partnership status, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy & Maternity related or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you