Service & Breakdown Engineer

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Location: Fareham, Hampshire with local and regional travel Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £38,000 to £48,000 basic plus overtime plus call-out, depending on experience The Opportunity A growing and well-established heating and renewables business is looking to add an experienced Service & Breakdown Engineer to its team. With a strong pipeline of work and increasing demand across both traditional heating and renewable systems, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability, strong earning potential, and a genuine route into further renewables work. This role would suit an engineer who enjoys fault-finding, solving problems, and working independently while still having the backing of a knowledgeable and supportive technical team. The Role This is a field-based position covering domestic and light commercial properties across Fareham, Hampshire, and the surrounding areas. The focus is on servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and reactive breakdown work across a range of heating and renewable systems. You will be trusted to manage your own day, deliver a high standard of work, and represent the business professionally in occupied homes and client sites. Key Responsibilities Service, maintain, diagnose, and repair heating and renewable systems Carry out fault-finding across boilers, heat pumps, and associated equipment Attend both planned service appointments and reactive breakdown call-outs Complete all relevant safety checks, job reports, and compliance paperwork Deliver excellent customer service on every visit Maintain high standards of workmanship, presentation, and professionalism Keep internal teams updated on job progress, issues, and follow-up requirements What They Are Looking For Previous experience in a Service & Breakdown Engineer role within heating, gas, or renewables Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills Comfortable working independently in a mobile role Reliable, professional, and customer-focused approach Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Gas Safe registration Experience working on heat pumps or other renewable systems Manufacturer training such as Vaillant, Worcester Bosch, Mitsubishi, or Daikin Whats on Offer Basic salary of £38,000 to £48,000 depending on experience Overtime and call-out on top, offering strong overall earning potential Consistent work across Hampshire and the surrounding areas Opportunity to build further experience within renewables and heat pump technology Long-term career prospects with a stable and growing employer Supportive environment with a strong technical team behind you Why Apply? This is a solid opportunity for an engineer who wants a secure, well-paid role with variety in the day-to-day work and the chance to develop further within the renewable heating space. xehkeey If you are looking for a position where your technical ability is valued and where there is real long-term potential, this is well worth a conversation.