Combustion Engineer

PPM Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM and Maintenance company is seeking a skilled Combustion Engineer to maintain critical heating and hot-water systems in the North West. You will provide reactive support and ensure compliance with safety standards while building strong relationships with colleagues and clients. The ideal candidate has a valid ACS certification and experience in HVAC. This role offers challenges and opportunities for professional development on high-profile projects.

Benefits

Stable working environment

Opportunities for service improvements

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Valid ACS certification covering core safety and gas appliances.
• Experience in a similar engineering role recommended.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and gas equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-line reactive support to critical heating and hot-water plant.
• Safely enable and reset critical plant following power outages.
• Support local financial control across reactive and essential repairs.

Skills

ACS certification

HVAC knowledge

Communication skills

Risk assessment experience

Proactive approach

Job description

Combustion Engineer - Manchester

A leading FM and Maintenance company in the North West is seeking a skilled Combustion Engineer. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work on critical heating and hot‑water systems while ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. Projects include offices, shopping centres, schools etc.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first‑line reactive support to critical heating and hot‑water plant, including gas pipework – occasionally outside normal working hours.
• Safely enable and reset critical plant following power outages.
• Ensure all company‑issued tools are PAT‑tested and fully compliant with regulations.
• Support local financial control across reactive and essential repairs to maintain project efficiency.
• Build strong, productive relationships with colleagues and clients to ensure exceptional service delivery.

About You

• A valid ACS certification covering core safety and gas appliances, plus experience in a similar engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and gas equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective interaction.
• Proven experience completing risk assessments and method statements accurately.
• A proactive approach to improving plant performance, service quality, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Benefits

• A stable, well‑supported working environment with meaningful operational challenges.
• Opportunities to lead initiatives and influence service improvements.
• Hands‑on experience that supports ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a genuine impact across high‑profile, critical projects.

David @ PPM Recruitment on (phone number removed)