Boiler/Combustion Building Services Engineer in Alkham)

PRS Recruitment Services; Alkham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mobile Combustion Engineer to join a growing organisation covering the Greater London and Home Counties. The successful candidate will perform high-quality maintenance and repair services for commercial gas contracts, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role offers strong career progression, ongoing training, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Career progression

Ongoing training

Company benefits

Pension

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold relevant commercial and domestic gas qualifications.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of boiler and combustion equipment.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive works.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO procedures and QMS.
• Promote a culture of accident prevention and manage risks.

Skills

Commercial and domestic gas qualifications

Fault diagnostics

Risk assessments

Customer-focused approach

Education

Relevant gas qualifications (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT)

Job description

Mobile Combustion Engineer Location: Greater London & Home Counties

Benefits:

• Career progression
• Ongoing training
• Company benefits
• Pension
• 25 days holiday

About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Mobile Combustion Engineer to cover the Greater London and Home Counties region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that values professional development, technical excellence, and long-term career progression.

The role involves delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services across a commercial gas contract portfolio, ensuring compliance, safety, and service excellence at all times.

Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Service Delivery

• Carry out maintenance of boiler, combustion, and associated building services equipment across assigned sites.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive works as issued by the Helpdesk.
• Deliver services in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Planned/Reactive Maintenance systems.
• Perform first-line fault diagnostics and plan remedial works as required.
• Identify spare parts requirements and notify the Helpdesk accordingly.
• Complete and submit planned maintenance and reactive work documentation accurately and on time.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with client Commercial Gas ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 procedures.
• Carry out all regulatory activities in line with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Adhere to best practice standards for planned, reactive, and call-out maintenance activities.
• Fulfil contractual obligations on behalf of the Commercial Gas division.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Carry out Risk Assessments, COSHH assessments, and Manual Handling assessments for all tasks.
• Promote a strong culture of accident prevention and damage control.
• Compile and submit incident and accident reports in line with company procedures.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and compliance with safe working practices at all times.

Continuous Improvement

• Provide solutions to engineering challenges and identify opportunities for improvement or additional works.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues through a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care for personal health and safety and that of others.
• Report accidents, incidents, or near misses promptly.
• Cooperate fully with company health and safety procedures.
• Use work equipment only for its intended purpose and ensure proper training is completed.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards across work areas.
• Do not interfere with or misuse safety equipment.
• Report any medical issues that may affect work activities.

Qualifications & Certifications Required

Applicants must hold relevant commercial and domestic gas qualifications, including:

• CCN1 – Core Domestic Gas Safety
• CENWAT – Central Heating Boilers & Instantaneous Water Heaters
• MET1 – Domestic Gas Meters (up to 6m³)
• CPA1 – Combustion Performance Analysis
• HTR1 – Gas Fires & Wall Heaters
• COCN1 or CODNCO1 – Commercial Gas Safety
• ICPN1 – Commercial Pipework Installation
• CIGA1 – Commercial Indirect-Fired Heating Appliances
• CDGA1 – Direct Fired Gas Heaters
• HWB1 – Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers (15–40kW)
• TPCP1A – Testing & Direct Purging of Low-Pressure Commercial Pipework

Why Join?

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive benefits package
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment