Department

Operations

Start Date

Start ASAP

Type

Full Time

About Rapid Energy

Rapid Energy is a specialist hire company with deep expertise in temporary HVAC solutions. We design and manufacture our own packaged boiler plant rooms in-house, delivering high-quality systems to the commercial, industrial, private, and public sectors.

Operating nationwide, we support our clients with both planned and emergency solutions for temporary heating, cooling, and hot water needs.

With ambitious growth plans, we are seeking driven individuals who share our values, high standards, and commitment to excellence. As we expand our fleet of packaged boilers and chillers, we’re entering an exciting and pivotal phase in our journey and we’re looking for passionate people to be part of it.

Job Description

Job Title: Specialist Engineer
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm plus overtime and call out
Starting Salary: £40-50,000 PA depending on experience
Location: Local depot (either Kent or Redditch). The engineer will be required to travel to site frequently. Company vehicles will be provided.

The chosen candidate will work alongside an experienced team, who are willing to support and share their valuable industry knowledge.

We are currently looking for an engineer with a background, experience and knowledge in the following:

  • Commercial mechanical pipework
  • Boiler rooms and systems
  • Commercial boilers (forced draft burners) 
  • Working with natural gas and oil
  • Chilled water systems and AHUs
  • Air-cooled Chillers and fault-finding experience
  • Understanding of electrical services and control wiring 

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

  • Commercial Gas Safe
  • F-Gas Refrigeration certificate 
  • Full driving license

The successful candidate will lead engineers in installation, servicing and maintenance of commercial temporary boilers and air-cooled chillers. They will also be required to assist with modifying existing pipework within old plant rooms.

Requirements
  • Knowledge of commercial LTHW systems
  • Flexible and on call when required, i.e. you may be required to attend an emergency outside of usual working hours
  • Local to the recruiting depot (Kent or Redditch)
  • Clean driving license
  • Successful candidates will be DBS checked, as some sites require this
  • Boiler Management System (BMS) experience preferred
Career Development

Further training will be offered to the right candidate (as/ when required), i.e. F-gas Oil (OFTEC) SSSTS or SMSTS and many more. We also strongly support employees with personal development training.

Company Benefits
  • Company Vehicle
  • Company Training
  • Bespoke training and development plan
  • Private healthcare
  • Company bonus scheme
  • On-call overtime pay
  • Regular company social events
  • Pension Scheme
  • 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays

We are open to discussing each of the above points.

Applying for this Vacancy

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, accompanied by a covering letter, to careers@rapidenergy.co.uk.

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