Be part of something that powers the future of the plumbing and heating industry.
At the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC), we believe in championing quality, safety, and professionalism across the plumbing and heating sector. We’re proud to support businesses of all sizes across England and Wales, helping them stay compliant, competitive, and well-informed.
Why Work with APHC?
APHC is a not-for-profit trade body representing plumbing and heating contractors across England and Wales.
Working at APHC means contributing to a vital trade that impacts every home and business. Whether we’re guiding members through new regulations, offering training and certification schemes, or influencing industry standards at the highest level, everything we do helps to elevate the reputation and success of the plumbing and heating profession.
Celebrating our centenary in 2025, over the past 100 years the association has witnessed many developments and challenges, yet have continuously evolved to reflect the industry’s changes and advances in the way plumbing and heating have been incorporated into our homes.
Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
Purpose-driven work: Make a real difference to the future of our industry.
Collaborative culture: Join a friendly, supportive team with a shared passion for quality and service.
Industry insight: Gain first-hand knowledge of developments in legislation, compliance, and sustainability.
Current Opportunities
Technical Consultant
Solihull / Hybrid / Remote
APHC is recruiting an experienced Technical Consultant to work closely with our CEO, to support and shape the future of policy, certification, and professional standards across the sector.
In this influential role, you’ll provide expert technical leadership to our field-based assessment team, contribute to national education and training strategies, and deliver trusted, up-to-date guidance to our members.
You’ll be at the heart of APHC’s work, engaging directly with contractors, validating certification decisions, investigating technical complaints, and playing a key role in developing industry-leading training content, guidance documents, and communications.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
· Recognised qualification in plumbing, heating, gas or building services
· Current relevant technical knowledge
· Desirable to also hold an Assessor, IQA, or teaching qualification
· Experience of installation and maintenance
· Understand the needs of contractors in running businesses
· Understand the requirements of industry standards and schemes
· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
· Able to work as part of a team with both office and field-based staff.
Salary To £55,000 plus a car allowance
Generous pension and holiday allowance
Life and accident insurance cover
Please send your CV to sb@hintonrp.co.uk before 22nd August 2025.
