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Join the Borders' most experienced rural renewable energy team.
Develop your skills in biomass, heat pumps, and solar systems while working on real sustainability challenges across farms, estates, and rural businesses.
About AB Energy Centre Ltd
AB Energy Centre Ltd is a family-owned, Cumbria-based renewable energy business with roots going back to 2010. As one of the UK’s longest-standing companies in the sector, we’ve built a reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and innovation.
Our small (but growing) team of 12 staff make a big impact, we’re currently thelargest biomass boiler maintenance provider in the Borders region, managing a portfolio of over 500 systems.
Ourdigital-first approach, robust in-house processes, and supportive team culture set us apart.
We also offerflexible working, real career progression, and the chance to work on cutting-edge renewable technologies.
The Role
We’re looking for a practical, self-motivated Rural Heating & Power Technician with a experience in a mechanical/electrical discipline to join our growing engineering team.
The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years time serves as a tradesman.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll work on Biomass and Oil boilers, Solar PV and Solar Thermal systems and heat pump technologies across commercial and domestic rural customer sites.
You’ll handle everything from routine servicing to reactive repairs and system upgrades. You’ll also support Solar PV installs.
For the right candidate, this role offers clear progression into senior engineer or supervisor positions — with full training mapped out in our company skills matrix.
Report to the Operations Director and collaborate with the wider engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
* Service, maintain, and repair a range of biomass boiler brands and associated plant (eg: ETA, Froling, KWB, Solar Focus, etc.).
* Carry out diagnostics, fault-finding, and efficiency optimisation on heating systems.
* Maintain, repair, and install oil boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal systems.
* Complete accurate job reports using our digital field software (no paperwork).
* Liaise with suppliers to coordinate quotes, parts orders and project delivery schedules.
* Support Solar PV installations (training provided).
* Assist with commissioning, retrofits, and performance upgrades.
* Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to the development and maintenance of systems.
* We cover Cumbria, Northumberland, D&G and the Borders — typically within a 2-hour radius of our home base.
* Overnight stays are occasional, pre-planned, and fully paid.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* Hands-on experience of commercial and domestic heating systems - Biomass would be advantageous, but a minimum of a strong HVAC/M&E background would be required.
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
* Comfortable reading wiring/hydraulic diagrams and technical manuals.
* NVQ Level 3 qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
* Minimum of 5 years qualified relevant experience.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Confident, professional communicator – with both customers and teammates.
* Ability to use phone, tablet and laptop based applications and software.
✅ Don’t tick all the boxes? Check out our Trainee Roles. We offer structured training programmes and may consider you for a Rural Heating & Power Trainee role. You’ll work alongside our engineers and progress to a senior technician role through guided training and support.
We use a Company Skills Matrix and Training & Progression Structure to track development, so your career growth is visible, supported, and achievable.
* Experience with heat pumps, oil, gas, or solar thermal systems.
* Familiar with field service software or digital job management systems.
* Knowledge of Solar PV or wind turbine systems.
* Certifications such as OFTEC, HETAS, MCS, or similar.
What You’ll Get
* £34,000 – £45,000 depending on experience/qualifications
* Company vehicle, mobile phone, tablet/laptop
* Company pension scheme
* On-site parking and access to a privateon-site gym
* Training and development in renewable technologies and smart tech
* Friendly, family-driven team culture
* Work that genuinely supportssustainability and has our customers best interests in mind.
Why Join AB Energy Centre Ltd?
* Be part of a pioneering renewable energy business with over 500+ active heating systems
* Join a supportive, highly experienced team that has a 'right first time' mentality.
* Help shape the future of rural heat and power across the England/Scotland Borders region
* Thrive in a company that values autonomy, professionalism, and innovation
* Enjoy a long-term, stable role in agrowth industry that actually makes a difference.
'We operate on a wide variety of rural customers sites. This makes the job really interesting as no two installations are the same.' – Dave, Operations Director
To Apply
Submit your CV via on here or email us directly.
Even if you're unsure whether you meet every requirement — we’d still love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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