Commercial Gas Engineer

Branta Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime allowance

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

25 days leave + holidays

Career development

Job summary

Branta Recruitment Ltd partners with a market-leading national Facilities Management company to place a Static Commercial Gas Engineer at a prestigious Newcastle site. You will be the resident gas and heating specialist on-site, ensuring all plant rooms and heating systems operate safely and compliantly.

Responsibilities include maintenance, fault diagnosis, gas safety certification, and subcontractor oversight.

Qualifications

• ACS Commercial Gas qualifications are essential.
• Proven experience as a Commercial Gas Engineer on static or FM sites.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial plant rooms, BMS controls, and gas safety regs.
• Proactive, client-facing approach with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage, service and maintain all static plant room equipment and gas heating systems on-site.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance schedules and respond to faults.
• Diagnose faults, perform combustion checks and emergency repairs to minimise downtime.
• Issue gas safety certificates and maintain compliance logs.
• Oversee subcontractors during plant replacements or major servicing.
• Be the technical point of contact for on-site estates/facilities team.
• Participate in site emergency call-out rota.

Skills

Commercial gas qualifications

CODNCO1/COCN1

CIGA1

CDGA1

ICPN1

TPCP1A

Gas safety regulations

Plant room operations

BMS controls

Client liaison

Job description

Branta Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading, national Facilities Management company to recruit a Static Commercial Gas Engineer to be based permanently at a prestigious, large-scale commercial site in Newcastle upon Tyne. Say goodbye to daily travel across the North East—this role offers the stability of working on a single, high-spec commercial facility. You will be the resident gas and heating specialist on-site, responsible for ensuring all commercial plant rooms, heating systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, service, and maintain all static plant room equipment, commercial boilers, and gas fired heating systems on-site.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and respond swiftly to reactive mechanical faults.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, combustion checks, and emergency repairs to minimize site downtime.
• Issue gas safety certificates, maintain statutory compliance logs, and keep digital site records up to date.
• Oversee specialist subcontractors during major plant replacements or specialist servicing works.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for the client's on-site estates and facilities management team.
• Participate in a site-specific emergency call-out rota (additional allowance provided).

Requirements

• ACS Commercial Gas qualifications (essential):
• CODNCO1 or COCN1
• CIGA1, CDGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1A
• Proven experience working as a Commercial Gas Engineer within a static or mobile commercial FM contract.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial plant room operations, BMS controls, and gas safety regulations.
• Proactive, client-facing approach with excellent communication skills.
• Additional plumbing or HVAC maintenance skills (desirable).

What's in it for You?

• Competitive base salary with regular review options
• Static location—no commuting between multiple regional sites
• Generous paid overtime opportunities and call-out allowance
• Excellent corporate pension scheme and health/wellbeing benefits
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development, manufacturer training, and career progression within a global FM brand