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We're recruiting our first Lead Mechanical Engineer to supervise the installations of our Air Source Heat Pumps. We're looking for passionate people who have experience installing heating systems and are willing to help us grow this activity in France
This is a field based role covering the Amiens area, but you’ll also be expected to work from home or from our Lille office when required.
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
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What you'll do
You’ll help us set up the technical arm of our heat pump department in France
You’ll ensure the quality and proper functioning of the installations carried out by our local partners
You’ll be out in the field visiting construction sites to ensure they are running smoothly
You’ll be able to provide technical support to resolve any issues identified on site directly
You’ll have a “troubleshooter” mindset to find solutions to challenges and resolve them
You’ll use your knowledge and experience of heat pump installations to ensure a seemless and outstanding experience
You’ll share low carbon advice with our customers
You’ll review and collaborate on technical specifications and mechanical drawings
What you'll need
3+ years of experience installing and maintaining air source heat pump systems
Happy to travel around the Amiens region
You’ll be an experienced plumbing and heating engineer with knowledge of heating system design and the ability to fault find
You’ll have experience of reviewing and challenging technical specifications & mechanical drawings
Qualifications
Clean French Driving licence
CAP/BEP, or VAE level
You previously worked within companies with RGE & Qualibat certifications (or owned them if you were self-employed)
Technical English proficiency (B1)
BR NF C18-510 electrical habilitation
It would be great if you had some of the below too:
Happy using computers, including Excel
Some experience with the electrical side of heat pumps
BR electrical qualification
What we offer
Salary : €2900 a month
Insurance company participation
Additional salary for overtime/on-call
10€ per working day lunch vouchers (“Tickets-restaurants”)
Share options in Octopus Energy
Use of company tools
Uniform and all PPE
Company Vehicle and fuel
