Are you an experienced heating or plumbing engineer ready to work with modern renewable systems?
At Fairhive, we’re growing our renewable services and are looking for a skilled Renewable Operative to help deliver high-quality, sustainable heating solutions across our homes. This is a great opportunity to develop your expertise in air source heat pump systems while making a genuine difference to residents’ comfort, safety, and energy efficiency.
About the role
You’ll be responsible for delivering a full range of air source heat pump (ASHP) services across occupied and void properties, including servicing, repairs, fault diagnosis, and supporting installations.
Your role will include:
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Servicing, maintaining, and repairing air source heat pumps and domestic heating systems
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Diagnosing faults and delivering a right-first-time, cost-effective solution
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Inspecting properties to assess and plan required works
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Recording all work accurately using a PDA system
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Supporting both planned and reactive maintenance programmes
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Working collaboratively with the wider heating team, including supporting gas servicing when required
As a key representative of Fairhive, you’ll provide a professional, friendly service to residents, ensuring a positive customer experience on every visit.
You’ll also take part in a call-out rota to support emergency repairs outside of normal working hours.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a skilled tradesperson with strong technical knowledge and a customer-first mindset.
You’ll have:
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NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Plumbing, Heating, or Mechanical Installation (or equivalent)
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ACS qualifications and Gas Safe registration
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Experience working with domestic heating systems, ideally including air source heat pumps
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Full UK driving licence
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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
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Good IT skills (PDA / job systems)
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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About us
At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life” This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.
We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'
We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.
The benefits
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash plan which enables you to claim money back against a wide range of services and treatments.
We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role requirements, we offer flexible working conditions that help you balance your work and life!
You’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day.
Our commitment to you
We’re focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognise that our differences are what make us stronger and are committed to having our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we’re looking for.
We are really proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it’s coming along to one of our Menopause Café’s, becoming one of our Neurodiversity Champions or joining one of our inclusion lunches and learn sessions. Plus, our supportive team culture and active social committee mean you’ll always have a strong network of people around you!
Take a look at our LinkedIn profile to learn more about what our colleagues have been talking about or championing this year.
Ready to Apply?
We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience looks a bit different from what we’re looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply, we can’t wait to meet you!
The closing date for applications will be 14/07/2026 23:59, but we might close it early if we find the right person before this date.
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