Heat Pump Installer

Install air- and ground-source heat pumps under UK MCS standards and grant schemes.

This UK heat pump installer career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.

Quick facts

Starting salary
£30,000 - £35,000
Mid-career salary
£38,000 - £45,000
Senior salary
£50,000 - £65,000
Work environment
Residential and commercial properties
Time to entry
3 - 9 months (top-up training)
Degree required
Not required - existing gas / plumbing background
Category
Green Energy and Sustainability

What a Heat Pump Installer does

Install air- and ground-source heat pumps under UK MCS standards and grant schemes.

How to become a Heat Pump Installer

  1. Look up Heat Pump Installer roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a Heat Pump Installer - even a 15-minute call helps
  3. Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
  4. Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
  5. Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month

Key skills

  • Heating system design
  • MCS standards
  • Refrigerant handling
  • Customer comms