OFTEC
The UK's competent-person scheme for oil-fired heating. OFTEC-registered technicians are assessed to install and service oil boilers and tanks, and can self-certify their work with building control.
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Based on public register and directory records collected up to 27 Jun 2026. Not an official membership count.
Check a specific trader
Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current OFTEC status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.
Where OFTEC holders are
- UK
Trades that hold it
Plumber · 45Hvac · 32Electrician · 1
OFTEC holders with review evidence
These businesses hold a current OFTEC record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.
Common questions
What is OFTEC?
The UK's competent-person scheme for oil-fired heating. OFTEC-registered technicians are assessed to install and service oil boilers and tanks, and can self-certify their work with building control. (Certification scheme.)
How many tradespeople hold OFTEC?
We track 79 tradespeople with a OFTEC record, based on register and listing data collected up to 27 Jun 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
How do I check whether a specific trader holds OFTEC?
Check the official register at https://www.oftec.org/find-a-technician, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.
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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.