Plumbing & Heating Installer (Renewables)
Hometree Group£35,000 - £45,000+ DOE | Company Van | Private Medical Insurance | Paid Travel Time
Location: Ideally located within 45 minutes of Exeter
Pay: £16.80–£22 per hour (equivalent £35,000 - £45,000+ DOE)
Job Type: Full-time
Join One of the South West's Leading Renewable Installation Teams
GreenGenUK is expanding again across Devon and Cornwall, and we're looking for experienced Plumbing & Heating Installers to join our growing renewable energy team.
Established in 2011, GreenGenUK has become one of the South West's leading renewable energy installers and is proud to be part of the Hometree Group. With a growing Devon operation, a strong pipeline of work and continued investment in our people, there has never been a better time to join us.
We deliver hundreds of renewable energy installations every year, including air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, solar PV and battery storage systems. Our reputation has been built on quality workmanship, excellent customer service and investing in our engineers.
Whether you're already installing heat pumps or currently working in domestic plumbing and heating and looking to develop a career in renewables, we'd love to hear from you.
We are also keen to speak with ambitious apprentices or trainees who are in the second or third year of their plumbing and heating qualification and looking to accelerate their development.
Why Join GreenGenUK?
✔ South West Renewable Heating Installer of the Year 2025
✔ Established business with over 50 employees
✔ Part of the Hometree Group
✔ Strong and growing order book
✔ Company van and paid travel time
✔ Private medical insurance
✔ Overtime and working away opportunities
✔ Ongoing manufacturer and renewables training
✔ Clear career progression opportunities
✔ Long-term job security within a growing sector
The Role
You'll work on a wide variety of domestic renewable heating projects across Devon and Cornwall, including:
Air Source Heat Pump installations
Ground Source Heat Pump installations
Unvented hot water cylinders
Heating system upgrades
Radiator and pipework installations
Heating controls and system optimisation
New-build renewable heating projects
Renewable retrofit projects
You'll be working in customers' homes as part of a professional installation team, delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service.
The role includes paid travel throughout Devon and Cornwall, with occasional overnight stays where required.
What We're Looking For
Experienced Installers
NVQ Level 2 minimum (Level 3 preferred)
At least 2 years' plumbing and heating installation experience
Good understanding of domestic heating systems
Strong customer-facing and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full UK driving licence
Apprentices & Trainees
Ideally in the second or third year of a plumbing and heating apprenticeship
Enthusiastic and eager to learn
Interested in developing a career within renewable energy
Professional attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
Previous heat pump experience is welcome but not essential. Full training and support will be provided to the right candidates.
What We Offer
£35,000 - £45,000+ depending on experience
40-hour working week
Paid travel time
Overtime opportunities
Enhanced rates for working away
Company van
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Company workwear and PPE
Manufacturer training and professional development
Career progression opportunities within a growing business
Ready for a New Challenge?
If you're looking to join a company that values its engineers, invests in its people and is helping shape the future of heating in the South West, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV to sales@greengenuk.com or call 01326 564513 for an informal conversation.