Field Officer – Heating (Heat Pumps & MCS Compliance)
Location: Home-Based/Hybrid (UK-Wide) 📍
Salary: £43,000 - £46,000 (Based on Experience & Location)
Company Car or Car Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Key Focus Locations: Somerset (Taunton), Kent (Maidstone), Derbyshire (Chesterfield/Mansfield), Yorkshire (Hull), London (Watford)
Join a Leading Industry Body & Help Shape the Future of Heating Compliance!
Are you an experienced heating engineer with a passion for raising industry standards? Do you want to step away from the tools while still applying your technical expertise? If so, this Field Officer role with NAPIT could be the perfect next step for you!
NAPIT is a leading Trade Association and Certification Body, committed to competence, compliance, and customer service in the building services sector. We are currently expanding our Technical Team and are looking for Field Officers across the UK to assess and support our registered members.
The Role:
As a Field Officer, you will conduct assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with Competent Person Schemes (CPS), Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), and Energy Efficiency Measures (PAS 2030: 2023). Your expertise will help registered members meet the highest industry standards while also providing technical support and guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct compliance assessments and inspections of NAPIT customers.
- Evaluate ongoing approvals for continued registration, improvements, or rejections.
- Plan and undertake a structured schedule of site visits in coordination with the scheduling team.
- Assess new applicants for registration and conduct audits in different geographical areas when required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with NAPIT members while delivering excellent service.
- Respond to technical queries and provide guidance on industry standards, codes of practice, and British regulations.
- Ensure adherence to health & safety policies and all company policies.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Relevant Heating Qualifications – NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), domestic heating ACS, or OFTEC qualifications. Heat pumps & Biomass.
- Strong technical knowledge of heating systems and British Standards.
- Self-motivated with strong organisational skills – able to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills – confident and professional.
- Full UK driving licence – as travel is a key part of the role.
Desirable:
- Experience as a vocational assessor.
- Qualifications in renewable energy technologies (Heat Pumps, Biomass, or Solar Thermal).
- Membership with professional bodies such as CIBSE or CIPHE.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (£43k-£46k) with structured pay reviews.
- Company car or car allowance to support your field-based work.
- 25 days annual leave + statutory holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Company pension & sick pay policy.
- Health benefits package – covering eye care, dental, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
- Discount schemes for major retail and DIY stores.
- Company-wide social events and team engagement initiatives.
Why Join NAPIT?
- Be part of a respected, growing organisation that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation.
- Step away from hands-on work while still applying your technical expertise.
- Help shape the future of heating compliance and make a real impact on industry standards.
- Enjoy career stability and progression in a well-established company.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Do you have a full UK driving licence?
- Are you willing to travel across the UK as part of this role?
- Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heating, Plumbing, or Gas Engineering?
- Do you hold any of the following heating qualifications: Domestic Heating ACS, OFTEC, or Heat Pump/Biomass certifications?
- Do you have experience working with Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and Competent Person Schemes (CPS)?
- Are you familiar with PAS 2030: 2023 and British Standards related to heating compliance?
- Do you have experience conducting heating system inspections or compliance assessments?
- Are you comfortable working independently in a field-based role with minimal supervision?
- Do you have experience as a vocational assessor?
- Do you hold any additional renewable energy qualifications (Heat Pumps, Biomass, or Solar Thermal)?
- Are you a member of a professional body such as CIBSE or CIPHE?
- What interests you about becoming a Field Officer at NAPIT?