Commercial Gas Engineer

Axis CLC Group; Harlow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Pension

Medical scheme

Life assurance

Holidays and bank holidays

BYOD stipend

Perkbox benefits

GP & wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career development

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking an experienced Gas Engineer to support its commercial gas team, delivering high-quality repairs, servicing, and compliance work across Harlow City Council plant rooms.

You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and excellent service standards for the client while carrying out maintenance, diagnostics, and refurbishments of commercial gas systems. The role requires CCN1/CENWAT/CKR1/HTR1/CODNC01/CORT1/CIGA1/ICPN1/TPCP1A and proven social housing gas experience.

Qualifications

• Essential gas safety and installation qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, and repair commercial gas appliances and heating systems within plant room environments.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on boilers, burners, pumps, pressurisation units, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on commercial gas, heating, and hot water systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure all gas installations comply with current regulations and industry standards.
• Perform combustion analysis, gas tightness testing, and system commissioning activities.
• Maintain and repair associated mechanical plant, including valves, pipework, expansion vessels, and controls.
• Monitor plant room performance and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and reliability.
• Complete servicing reports, maintenance records, and certification accurately and in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide effective fault‑finding solutions to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Support the installation and upgrade of commercial heating systems and plant room equipment.
• Carry out system flushing, water treatment checks, and balancing activities where required.
• Maintain stock levels of parts and materials and ensure company vehicles are kept organised and compliant.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations for plant room improvements and lifecycle replacement projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

G3 Unvented hot water

Social housing compliance

CDMA1

Communication

Organisational skills

Workload management

Education

CCN1 – Core Domestic Gas Safety

CENWAT – Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters

CKR1 – Domestic Cookers

HTR1 – Gas Fires & Wall Heaters

CODNC01 – Changeover Domestic, Commercial NG

CORT1 – Overhead Radiant Heater

CIGA1 – Indirect Fired Commercial Appliances

ICPN1 – Installation Commercial Pipework

TPCP1A – Testing & Purging of Pipework 1m3

Experience in domestic gas engineering in social housing

Job description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Gas Engineer to support our commercial gas team delivering high‑quality repairs, servicing, and compliance works across Harlow City Council plant rooms. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance and maintain excellent service standards for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, and repair commercial gas appliances and heating systems within plant room environments.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on boilers, burners, pumps, pressurisation units, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on commercial gas, heating, and hot water systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure all gas installations comply with current regulations and industry standards.
• Perform combustion analysis, gas tightness testing, and system commissioning activities.
• Maintain and repair associated mechanical plant, including valves, pipework, expansion vessels, and controls.
• Monitor plant room performance and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and reliability.
• Complete servicing reports, maintenance records, and certification accurately and in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide effective fault‑finding solutions to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Support the installation and upgrade of commercial heating systems and plant room equipment.
• Carry out system flushing, water treatment checks, and balancing activities where required.
• Maintain stock levels of parts and materials and ensure company vehicles are kept organised and compliant.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations for plant room improvements and lifecycle replacement projects.

Essential Qualifications

• CCN1 – Core Domestic Gas Safety
• CENWAT – Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters
• CKR1 – Domestic Cookers
• HTR1 – Gas Fires & Wall Heaters
• CODNC01 – Changeover Domestic, Commercial NG
• CORT1 – Overhead Radiant Heater
• CIGA1 – Indirect Fired Commercial Appliances
• ICPN1 – Installation Commercial Pipework
• TPCP1A – Testing & Purging of Pipework 1m3
• Proven experience in domestic gas engineering within social housing

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Supervisory Experience within a repairs / maintenance environment
• G3 – Unvented Hot Water Systems
• Strong understanding of social housing compliance
• CDMA1, Inspection Carbon Monoxide
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and engineer performance

What We Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Company Van + fuel card (business use)
• Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• BYOD £20 Per Month
• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer‑a‑friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long‑term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.