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Thermal insulation engineer

Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in factories and buildings.

Average annual salary

£20,000 to £40,000

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Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly

Entry requirements:

College

You can do a college course to get some of the skills needed in this job. Courses include:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Access to Building Services Engineering
  • Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering

Entry requirements:

  • 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You can do a thermal insulation operative and technician intermediate or advanced apprenticeship.

Entry requirements:

  • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Work

You could start work as a labourer with a construction or heating engineering company, and do training on the job to become an insulation engineer.

DirectApplication

You can get into this work if you've got experience and qualifications in pipe fitting, heating and ventilation, refrigeration or air conditioning.

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Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:
  • knowledge of building and construction
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • knowledge of maths
  • persistence and determination
  • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • customer service skills
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • concentration skills
  • physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • leadership skills
  • active listening skills
  • the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
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What you'll do:

Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in factories and buildings.

You will:

  • plan where to put insulation
  • choose the best materials and tools to use for a particular job
  • prepare and clean areas to be insulated
  • measure and cut insulation materials to size
  • fasten insulation using clips, sprays, adhesives or wire bands
  • seal work areas after fitting insulation
  • remove old insulation, like asbestos, in line with health and safety regulations

Location : You could work on a construction site, in a factory or at a manufacturing plant.
Environment : Your working environment may be cramped, dusty and physically demanding.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.

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Salary:

Starter : £20,000
Experienced : £40,000

These figures are a guide

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Working hours:

42 - 44 hours a week

Working Pattern is between 8am and 6pm away from home

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Career Path:

You could take further training while you work to move into a technical, supervisory or managerial role, like foreperson, site safety officer or building services technician.

You could also find work in a related industry, like heating and ventilation engineering or air-conditioning and refrigeration.

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