Contract Commercial Heating Engineers – School Refurbishment

Contract Commercial Heating Engineers – School Refurbishment

Location: Hartlepool
Contract Length: Approximately 6 weeks
Positions Available: 4 Heating Engineers
Start Date: School holiday period
Hours: Potential for extended hours or shift work
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience

Valoris Group is recruiting four experienced Commercial Heating Engineers for a major refurbishment programme across three schools in Hartlepool.

The project will involve replacing radiators, completing commercial heating installations and supporting plant room and boiler room works. Candidates must have strong experience working within commercial environments, with previous school, plant room or renewable heating experience highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Replacing radiators and associated commercial heating components
• Installing and modifying commercial heating pipework
• Completing plant room and boiler room installation works
• Installing pumps, valves, cylinders and associated equipment
• Supporting heat pump and renewable heating installations
• Working from mechanical drawings and project specifications
• Pressure testing, flushing and preparing systems for commissioning
• Working alongside site management, electricians and other trades
• Completing works safely and within the project programme
• Maintaining a professional standard while working within school environments

Essential Requirements

• Recognised plumbing or heating qualification
• Strong commercial heating installation experience
• Previous plant room or boiler room experience
• Experience replacing commercial radiators and pipework
• Valid CSCS or relevant trade card
• Own tools and appropriate PPE
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider site team
• Willingness to complete the required DBS checks

Desirable Experience

• Air source heat pump installations
• Commercial heat pump systems
• Renewable heating projects
• School or public-sector refurbishment projects
• Low-temperature heating systems
• System flushing, pressure testing and commissioning support

An Enhanced DBS is preferred due to the project taking place across school sites. Selected candidates may initially be required to complete a standard DBS, with an Enhanced DBS completed where necessary before pupils return.

Extended working days or shift patterns may be available to help complete the programme within the required timescale.

To apply, please provide your CV, qualifications, CSCS details, DBS status, availability and expected rate.