Commercial Boiler & Burner Engineer (Industrial / Hire)
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd · Redditch · GBP 45,000 - 55,000
Job summary
Commercial Boiler & Burner Engineer (Industrial / Hire) Midlands (Redditch base) | Covering Midlands & Surrounding Areas £45,000 – £55,000 + Overtime + On-Call + Vehicle + Excellent Package Contact: Emily or Sammy – Pearson Whiffin Recruitment A rapidly growing, highly respected engineering organisation within the commercial & industrial heating / HVAC hire sector is seeking a Specialist Engineer to join their Midlands operation. This is a hands-on, varied and fast-paced role supporting critical customer sites with temporary boiler and heating solutions across the region. This is NOT a planned maintenance role — we are looking for an engineer who thrives in a reactive, fast-response hire environment , where no two days are the same. The Role You will be responsible for installation, commissioning, servicing, fault-finding and breakdown response on commercial temporary heating and boiler systems , both depot-based and on customer sites across the Midlands. Systems typically range from 600kW to 2MW (Gas & Oil) and include forced draft burner technology and associated control systems. The role will involve: Installation & commissioning of temporary boiler / heating equipment Service, maintenance & reactive breakdown response Working with forced draft burners & commercial boiler systems Fault finding on mechanical, combustion and control systems Working with BMS / control wiring Modifying plant room pipework and system integration Supporting complex installs (occasionally requiring 1–2 nights away) Working both on-site and depot-based when not attending jobs This is a field-focused role with variety, autonomy and responsibility. What We’re Looking For Strong experience with forced draft burners & commercial boiler systems Experience working on 600kW – 2MW gas / oil systems Background in commercial / industrial — NOT domestic Experience in a reactive / hire / breakdown environment (key requirement) BMS / controls / combustion understanding Strong mechanical fault-finding ability Flexible, hands-on and comfortable working in varying conditions Team-focused, proactive and safety-driven You must understand the nature of this role — some days involve long hours, travel, weather exposure and complex installations. Qualifications Commercial Gas Safe OFTEC / Oil (desirable) F-Gas (advantageous) Full UK Driving Licence (DBS checks may be required for certain sites) Location Based from Redditch depot Covering Midlands & surrounding areas Company vehicle provided Salary & Package £35,000 – £55,000, OTE £70,000 +++++(depending on experience & qualifications) Significant overtime & on-call earnings Company vehicle Training & development pathway Private healthcare Bonus scheme Pension 25 days holiday + bank holidays Further specialist training and qualifications supported. On-Call & Overtime Structure Standard hours: Monday–Friday (Depot or Site) Enhanced overtime & out-of-hours pay (up to 2.0x rate ) Weekend work paid at enhanced rates Additional travel time paid when working on site (Full breakdown available during application) Why Join? Fast-growing engineering organisation Highly varied, technically interesting work Strong investment in engineers & training Supportive, team-focused environment Opportunity to become a technical specialist To apply, please submit your CV including full employment history (months & years) and any gaps explained. Background checks will apply.