Field Officer – Heating (Heat Pumps & MCS Compliance)
Location: Home-Based/Hybrid (UK-Wide)
Salary: £42,500 - £45,000 (Based on Experience & Location)
Company Car or Car Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Key Focus Locations: Somerset (Taunton), Kent (Maidstone), Derbyshire (Chesterfield/Mansfield), Yorkshire (Hull), London (Watford)
Join a Leading Industry Body & Help Shape the Future of Heating Compliance
Are you an experienced heating engineer with a passion for raising industry standards? Do you want to step away from the tools while still applying your technical expertise? If so, this Field Officer role with NAPIT could be the perfect next step for you
NAPIT is a leading Trade Association and Certification Body, committed to competence, compliance, and customer service in the building services sector. We are currently expanding our Technical Team and are looking for Field Officers across the UK to assess and support our registered members.
The Role:
As a Field Officer, you will conduct assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with Competent Person Schemes (CPS), Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), and Energy Efficiency Measures (PAS 2030: Your expertise will help registered members meet the highest industry standards while also providing technical support and guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct compliance assessments and inspections of NAPIT customers.
* Evaluate ongoing approvals for continued registration, improvements, or rejections.
* Plan and undertake a structured schedule of site visits in coordination with the scheduling team.
* Assess new applicants for registration and conduct audits in different geographical areas when required.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with NAPIT members while delivering excellent service.
* Respond to technical queries and provide guidance on industry standards, codes of practice, and British regulations.
* Ensure adherence to health & safety policies and all company policies.
Who Are We Looking For?
Relevant Heating Qualifications – NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), domestic heating ACS, or OFTEC qualifications. Heat pumps & Biomass.
Strong technical knowledge of heating systems and British Standards.
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills – able to work independently and manage time effectively.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills – confident and professional.
Full UK driving licence – as travel is a key part of the role.
Desirable:
* Experience as a vocational assessor.
* Qualifications in renewable energy technologies (Heat Pumps, Biomass, or Solar Thermal).
* Membership with professional bodies such as CIBSE or CIPHE.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary (£42.5k-£45k) with structured pay reviews.
* Company car or car allowance to support your field-based work.
* 25 days annual leave + statutory holidays, increasing with length of service.
* Company pension & sick pay policy.
* Health benefits package – covering eye care, dental, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
* Discount schemes for major retail and DIY stores.
* Company-wide social events and team engagement initiatives.
Why Join NAPIT?
* Be part of a respected, growing organization that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation.
* Step away from hands-on work while still applying your technical expertise.
* Help shape the future of heating compliance and make a real impact on industry standards.
* Enjoy career stability and progression in a well-established company.
Interested? Apply now and take your career in a new direction
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,500.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you hold any additional renewable energy qualifications? (PV, EESS/Battery storage, Wind Turbines, mCHP, TESS/Thermal Energy Storage Systems, EV Charging Equipment)? If so, please detail:
* Are you a member of a professional body such as CIBSE or CIPHE? If so, please detail:
* Do you have the right to work in the UK? If you currently hold a visa, please specify which visa you hold- if applicable.
* Do you have a full UK driving licence?
* Are you willing to travel across the UK as part of this role?
* Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heating, Plumbing, or Gas Engineering?
* Which of the in-date following qualifications do you hold:
a) Domestic Heating ACS
b) Oil installation
c) Solar Thermal
d) Biomass
e) Heat Pump
f) Unvented & Vented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems
g) Water Supply (Fittings) Regulations 1999
* Do you have experience working with Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)?
* Do you have experience working with Competent Person Schemes (CPS)?
* Are you familiar with Building Regulations related to plumbing and heating compliance? If so, list which parts of the Building Regulations:
* Are you familiar with PAS 2030:2023?
* Are you familiar with British Standards related to plumbing and heating compliance?
* Do you have experience conducting plumbing/heating system inspections and/or compliance assessments?
* Are you comfortable working independently in a field-based role with minimal supervision?
* Do you have experience as a vocational assessor? If so, please detail:
Work Location: In person