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Heat Pump Engineer - Job Profile
Heat pump engineers install and maintain efficient heating systems, a role increasingly in demand as homes move away from traditional boilers. This job offers high earning potential, strong career progression, and opportunities across the UK.
Average yearly salary
£24K
£75K
Starting
Experienced
Typical weekly hours
35 to 43 hours
Days You’ll Work
Weekdays & some weekends/evenings to meet customer demand
You can become a heat pump engineer by taking one of the following routes:
- A college course
- An apprenticeship
- Working in a related field, like being a gas engineer
College Courses
To begin with, you could take a college course in a relevant subject like plumbing and heating.
Embarking on these courses will teach you some of the core skills you’ll need to work with heat pumps. This will put you in a better position when you start applying for trainee roles. You could apply to become a trainee plumber, gas engineer or HVAC technician.
Working within a company will give you hands-on experience with heating systems and pipework, which will be vital if you want to become a heat pump engineer.
Once you’ve completed your course and had some industry experience, you will need to take some additional training, specifically for heat pumps.
This will include courses like:
- A beginner course on heat pumps
- Low temperature heating and hot water systems
- Advanced heat pump systems
We offer a variety of heat pump courses, which can help you acquire the skills required to become a heat pump engineer. Check out our range of courses and find one suitable for your specific needs.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for college courses may vary. Usually you will need:
– 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent. For T level courses this will need to include English and Maths.
Apprenticeship
The apprenticeship route can be a fantastic way of getting into the industry, streamlining the process.
These apprenticeships can help you become a heat pump engineer:
- Low Carbon Heating Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
- Heat Network Maintenance Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Entry Requirements
Usually you will need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent. For advanced apprenticeships, this must include English and Maths.
Working in a related field
You can start your journey by working in a related field, such as being a gas engineer, HVAC engineer or plumber. Then you could take additional training courses to become a heat pump engineer.
Heat pump training courses will teach you:
- The core fundamentals of heat pumps and how they work.
- Low temperature heating and hot water systems.
- How to install and maintain heat pumps.
- The different types of heat pump technologies, including air source and ground source.
At Future Group Training, we offer a range of heat pump installation courses. They are suitable for different skill levels. Each course page will tell you the entry requirements, and what you’ll learn on the course.
- Fit, maintain, and fix eco-friendly heating and hot water systems.
- Identify and solve system faults.
- Work safely, following health and safety guidelines.
- Safely remove old heating and hot water equipment.
- Explain clearly to customers how to operate their new systems.
You’ll start off working alongside a senior heat pump engineer, who will guide you and take your skills to the next level.
As you gain experience, you could move into a supervisor or managerial role. You could eventually manage a team of engineers, overseeing heat pump installations across the UK.
You could also:
- Set up your own business
- Train apprentices
- Teach courses in further education, at a college or a private company
Renewable Energy Installer & Specifier reported there has been a massive surge in the number of qualified heat pump installers across the UK. This highlights the fact it’s a growing sector, with exciting opportunities. There was a rise of 166% in the number of qualified installers, with the total number growing from under 3,000 in 2022 to 8,000 in 2023.
To meet the government’s Net Zero goals, the UK will need around 34,000 heat pump engineers. In 2024 MCS reported that the UK has already reached 250,000 certified heat pump installations, with incentives like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme encouraging homeowners to invest in a heat pump.
The heat pump industry has huge potential, and will continue to grow in the coming years. Now is a perfect time to become a qualified heat pump engineer, because there will be lots of work opportunities across the UK.
Heat Pump Engineering Courses
At Future Group Training we provide a range of Heat Pump Engineering courses. The courses differ depending on your experience level and existing qualifications. Enrol online today and invest in your future!
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