Kimpton have been helping to create the sustainable building environments of tomorrow since 1963. Through providing innovative M&E and HVAC Services across the Liverpool City Region, we’ve always been at the forefront of decarbonisation and the drive for net-zero.
As early as 1974, we were designing and installing heat pumps for Walkers Crisps and went on to deliver two other UK firsts in renewable technology. With TATA Steel, we helped develop the first Transpired Solar Collectors in the UK, and with the National Trust, we designed and installed the UK’s first Open Water Source Heat Pump in the sea at Plas Newydd, Anglesey.
Since those early days, we’re still innovating every day, week and year we’re in business.
We’ve always believed that renewable technology would shape our future. This focus is every bit as strong today as it was back then. We’ve gained years of expertise in renewables, way before it was a buzzword for modern business.
It’s this early adopter position that’s put us ahead of the game in the rush towards decarbonisation and it’s even written into our business purpose.
There’s a worldwide push for net zero and we’re leading the charge. No-one is getting there without engineers.
We want the best and brightest minds to join us, drive us and help deliver that net zero goal. If that feels like your kind of future, we’d love to have you on board.
Here at Kimpton, we believe that business is better for everyone when it delivers on both sustainability and social value. We’re passionate about our part in this global fight against climate change and are constantly working hard to become more sustainable through our commitment to providing renewable energy services, decarbonisation and solutions that improve energy efficiency.
We’re proud to be supporting our local community by focusing our procurement on local businesses that share our vision of creating a more sustainable world. We work hard to ensure that we employ locally and provide long-term, sustainable employment opportunities that support education, wellbeing and inclusion.
None of this would be possible without a workforce reflecting our values and putting them at the heart of everything we do.
Together with our own team and the communities in which we work, we have placed social value at the centre of our thinking. We aim to leave a positive legacy and at the same time, deliver exceptional work.
With genuine social value, it’s about making connections between those in our communities who need help and what we can find or create from within our client base or supply chain to help solve their problem. Often, it’s as simple ‘one person’s junk is another’s treasure’ and ensuring nothing goes to waste, if there is someone who can make use of it.
It’s a win, win, win. For the end user, the client and the planet.
But it’s also about actively going out to help train, shape and recruit future engineers, inspiring young people to be excited about a career in construction and look to us when they are ready and qualified for work. it’s a very long term strategy, but one that both our industry and our planet needs.
As far back as 2019 we ran a series of workshops with our team and undertook a strategic review of how we operate as a business and the values that are important to us. This resulted in the development of our first Social Value and Sustainability Strategy that put social value and sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
This framework has allowed us to leverage, deliver, measure, record and evidence our social value activity alongside the delivery of our sustainability targets and Net Zero goals.
The framework is managed by our employee-led ESG Group. This covers every aspect of our business from the way we recruit to the way we manage our jobs in the field and has led to us working to deliver social value and sustainability throughout the business.
We are passionate advocates of apprenticeships and technical training so that we can encourage the next generation into our industry, who as the Engineers delivering renewables and decarbonisation, are on the frontline in the race to Net Zero.
We are a team and together we all win.
At Kimpton, we’re always looking for like-minded people who can grow, develop and thrive in a career with us.
Our people are the best in the business, and we make sure that they’re given every opportunity to reach their full potential. They make a formidable team. If you share our values and are passionate about creating more sustainability within the industry, please take a look at our current vacancies and get in touch.
We’re committed to providing educational and career support through apprenticeships, placements and work experience.
Apprentices have always been a vital source of talent for Kimpton. There has never been a time that we haven’t had an apprentice training with us, and we work hard to retain them after they’ve qualified and support them to progress in their career. It is because of this commitment to providing a supportive environment that over half of our senior management team started life at Kimpton as apprentices.
We recognise that work experience is an enormously valuable part of a young person’s education, therefore, we offer placements allowing pupils to experience work in a real-world setting. For those who want to explore further opportunities with us, we offer a pathway to a Kimpton Apprenticeship through local colleges when they leave school. We then support their studies by offering them further work experience placements throughout their training and the opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship at the end of their diploma.
From social events to getting involved in charity work and the local community, we’ve always taken our corporate and social responsibility seriously and chosen to invest in our team’s wellbeing. Here are some of the efforts we’ve delivered together as a team.
Our goal is to make sure that our staff are the right people for us, and Kimpton are the right company for them. We’d love to receive your CV and we start with an informal chat with the department heads to find out if you’d be the perfect addition to the Kimpton team.
From there, depending on the role, there’s a process of interviews and getting to know the team you would be working with. You’d be joining a friendly team with excellent pay, job security, working conditions and an enviable order book.
If you’re looking for a place to work that not only values your expertise but also helps you shape your professional career, we believe we have what you’re looking for.
Our commitment to teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We believe that the best solutions are born from diverse perspectives and collaborative efforts. You’ll be part of a team where your ideas are valued, and your voice is heard. Together, we tackle complex challenges on our way to delivering net zero.
We understand that your career journey is important. That’s why we invest in your growth and development. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer training, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your skills.
A healthy work-life balance is crucial for your well-being and productivity. Our flexible work arrangements and supportive team enable you to maintain harmony between your professional and personal life, to build and shape a long term future.
Cycle to work scheme
Living Wage Employer
Age Friendly Employer Pledge
Bonus Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme – Spectrum Life
Pension – Employer Contribution of 5%
Holidays – 25 days plus Bank Holiday
Fully Paid Volunteering Day
Car Allowance in some roles
Free Tea, Coffee and Drinks at Work
Free Workwear and PPE
Fully Funded CPD
Personal Coaching and Mentoring
Laptop and Second Screen provided
Annual Company Away Days
Family Days and Social Events
Death in Service Benefits
Long Service Awards
Free Eye Tests for Regular Computer Users
Company Values Monthly Awards
Health and Safety Audit Rewards
Well Plan for Site Staff
If we are going to recruit enough engineers to deliver the UK’s net zero targets, we need to play our part in attracting talent from all parts of society. Women are particularly under-represented in our industry, so we are working with schools, colleges and Careers Hubs, across the Liverpool City Region to encourage more young women to consider a career in construction.
So, we’re proud to be involved with the new campaign ‘Not Just Men and Muddy Boots’. It’s been created by the Save Construction Initiative, to help attract younger, more diverse talent to consider the 186+ roles available within the construction sector. The campaign revolves around a film, which includes a few snippets from our own company video, and is fronted by Jacob Pasquill – A young Tik Tok influencer, with over 1.7 billion views of his channel.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we’re proud to have a staff retention much higher than industry standards. We believe it’s our responsibility to ensure they’re safe, happy, and trained to deliver whatever we ask of them.
Kimpton achieves this by providing the best available training programmes through BESA (Building Engineering Services Association) along with many other in-house courses, employee engagement, communications skills, (including defibrillator training) and all levels of Continuous Professional Development.
We’ve worked hard to create a supportive environment that offers well-paid jobs, excellent career progression and development opportunities.
Keith joined Kimpton back in 1984 as a welder. Initially working at a bench, welding iron pipework for large HVAC jobs. Since then he has worked with most of our apprentices, completed numerous training courses himself and is a popular figure throughout the business.
In his own words “You have to be prepared to learn, push yourself outside your comfort zone and move with the times to stay relevant and useful. So, whilst I’ve been here for 40 years, the job has been completely varied from one day to the next and different again from one month to the next.”
Connor joined Kimpton, aged 16 as an Apprentice Pipe Fitter. It was a four year block release course which entailed college for six separate two week blocks each year and the rest of the time working on site putting what you’d learnt into practice.
Connor is the perfect example of how the Kimpton Apprenticeship programme works. You are given all the training you need, the work experience you need and the support and guidance you really need to make a success of your career. You can read his story here.
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