Service & Breakdown Engineer
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Location: Fareham, Hampshire with local and regional travel
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £38,000 to £48,000 basic plus overtime plus call-out, depending on experience
The Opportunity
A growing and well-established heating and renewables business is looking to add an experienced Service & Breakdown Engineer to its team. With a strong pipeline of work and increasing demand across both traditional heating and renewable systems, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability, strong earning potential, and a genuine route into further renewables work.
This role would suit an engineer who enjoys fault-finding, solving problems, and working independently while still having the backing of a knowledgeable and supportive technical team.
The Role
This is a field-based position covering domestic and light commercial properties across Fareham, Hampshire, and the surrounding areas. The focus is on servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and reactive breakdown work across a range of heating and renewable systems.
You will be trusted to manage your own day, deliver a high standard of work, and represent the business professionally in occupied homes and client sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Service, maintain, diagnose, and repair heating and renewable systems
* Carry out fault-finding across boilers, heat pumps, and associated equipment
* Attend both planned service appointments and reactive breakdown call-outs
* Complete all relevant safety checks, job reports, and compliance paperwork
* Deliver excellent customer service on every visit
* Maintain high standards of workmanship, presentation, and professionalism
* Keep internal teams updated on job progress, issues, and follow-up requirements
What They Are Looking For
* Previous experience in a Service & Breakdown Engineer role within heating, gas, or renewables
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Comfortable working independently in a mobile role
* Reliable, professional, and customer-focused approach
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
* Gas Safe registration
* Experience working on heat pumps or other renewable systems
* Manufacturer training such as Vaillant, Worcester Bosch, Mitsubishi, or Daikin
Whats on Offer
* Basic salary of £38,000 to £48,000 depending on experience
* Overtime and call-out on top, offering strong overall earning potential
* Consistent work across Hampshire and the surrounding areas
* Opportunity to build further experience within renewables and heat pump technology
* Long-term career prospects with a stable and growing employer
* Supportive environment with a strong technical team behind you
Why Apply?
This is a solid opportunity for an engineer who wants a secure, well-paid role with variety in the day-to-day work and the chance to develop further within the renewable heating space. xsngvjr If you are looking for a position where your technical ability is valued and where there is real long-term potential, this is well worth a conversation.