Haywards Heath & Mid Sussex

Experienced Heating & Diagnostic Engineer

For confident breakdown engineers

This route is for highly capable heating engineers who can independently diagnose and repair boiler breakdowns, system faults, and control issues. You will handle complex work and help uphold our reputation for technical excellence.

This route is for you if:

Experienced domestic heating and breakdown engineers
Confident diagnosing complex boiler and system faults independently
Comfortable with heating controls, electrical testing, and wiring
Professionals who communicate clearly and honestly with customers

We will discuss:

Your current gas status and independent diagnostic confidence
The complex work you most enjoy taking ownership of
Any areas where a different route could offer better development

What the role looks like

Day to day

Independently diagnosing and repairing boiler breakdowns
Resolving complex central heating and control faults
Completing boiler servicing and general plumbing where required
Providing clear advice and repair costs to customers

Minimum standard

Current domestic gas qualifications and strong proven breakdown experience
Confidence with controls, pumps, valves, and electrical testing
The role involves field travel between customer properties and attendance at the Haywards Heath base; an appropriate licence valid in Great Britain may be required for the company vehicle
The ability to work safely and independently in customers' homes; evidence, endorsement and insurer checks happen later, not on the initial application

Earning potential & working arrangement

Basic salary: £44,000–£52,000, depending on experience, qualifications and demonstrated capability.

The upper range reflects proven independent diagnosis, quality, customer communication and technical responsibility.

Company van and fuel card

Local work around Haywards Heath and Mid Sussex

No standard weekend working

Protected weekends to rest and recharge

Predictable weekday hours

Extra weekday hours worked during winter are recorded and returned as Friday finishes from July to October; the exact Fridays are scheduled around workload.

Clear competency milestones and package-progression discussions

Questions applicants often ask

What qualifications do I need?

Tell us where you are today. We discuss the appropriate qualification and support route with you.

What support is available?

Support is shaped around your experience, from supervised field development to technical progression.

What about travel and the van?

The role involves local customer visits and attendance at the Haywards Heath base as required. We discuss the practical arrangement with you.

What happens after applying?

A person reviews your application. If another route may suit you, we explain why and discuss it with you.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply privately

Your application is reviewed by a human, never an automated system. If we look like a match, the next step is a confidential chat.