Chris Timmins
Summary
An experienced heating industry professional with a strong technical background in domestic / commercial gas and renewable technologies. This is backed by extensive hands on industry knowledge and recognised design qualifications. Throughout my career I have worked closely with customers, installers, sales and design teams to develop practical, efficient heating and hot water solutions that deliver real world results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Technical Advisor
Viessmann Climate Solutions
2025.02 - 2026.06
- Providing presale and post install technical support to installers and end users from the complete Viessmann range of products. Including Renewables, domestic, & commercial.
- Working across departments to assist with project specification and quotation building.
- Delivering coaching and training to apprentices, team members and installers.
Technical Engineer
Vaillant Group
2017.04 - 2025.02
- Diagnose and repair gas boilers and controls across Vaillant products.
- Delivering high-level servicing to keep customers confident and supported.
- Maintaining installer relationships and providing phone or email technical guidance.
- Represented engineer forum, meeting senior management quarterly on engineer issues and ideas.
- Chaired team excellence by supporting managers with team-building events.
Service & Repair Engineer
British Gas
2009.09 - 2017.03
- Servicing and repair of domestic gas appliances and central heating systems.
- Advising on energy saving and efficient operation.
- Promotion of other products and services from British Gas.
Sales & Marketing Assistant
SDP Floor Screeds
2007.09 - 2009.03
- Promoting of the company to potential/current building developers.
- Building relationships and secure deals on tenders.
- Developing databases of client information and tender tracking moving the current system of paper files to a modern electronic version.
Fitter
P.S. Interiors
2005.04 - 2007.06
- Design and installation of suspended ceilings and partition wall systems in commercial applications.
Education
BPEC Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump -
South Staffordshire College
BPEC Low Temperature Hot Water Systems -
South Staffordshire College
Unvented Hot Water Systems (G3) -
South Staffordshire College
BPEC Water Regulations & Byelaws -
South Staffordshire College
Part L (Building Regulations) -
South Staffordshire College
Energy in Buildings - T313_1
Open Learn (Open University)
NCFE Level 2 Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy -
Telford College
Level 1 Heat Pump
Vaillant Service
Mental Health First Aid
MHFA England
NVQ - Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance
British Gas Training Academy
Thatcham 2009.09 - 2011.07
Skills
Heating systems expertise
Fault diagnosis
Product integration
Customer relationship management
Information articulation
Communication and presentation
Languages
German
Elementary
Affiliations
- Golf
- Formula 1
Accomplishments
Duke of Edinburgh Gold / British Gas Award
Timeline
Technical Advisor
Viessmann Climate Solutions
2025.02 - 2026.06
Technical Engineer
Vaillant Group
2017.04 - 2025.02
NVQ - Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance
British Gas Training Academy
2009.09 - 2011.07
Service & Repair Engineer
British Gas
2009.09 - 2017.03
Sales & Marketing Assistant
SDP Floor Screeds
2007.09 - 2009.03
Fitter
P.S. Interiors
2005.04 - 2007.06
Mental Health First Aid
MHFA England
BPEC Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump -
South Staffordshire College
BPEC Low Temperature Hot Water Systems -
South Staffordshire College
Unvented Hot Water Systems (G3) -
South Staffordshire College
BPEC Water Regulations & Byelaws -
South Staffordshire College
Part L (Building Regulations) -
South Staffordshire College
Energy in Buildings - T313_1
Open Learn (Open University)
NCFE Level 2 Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy -
Telford College
Level 1 Heat Pump
Vaillant Service