Commercial Gas Engineer - District Heating

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Gas Engineer to join their dynamic team in London and South. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the district heating sector, providing essential maintenance and support for commercial gas systems. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and a company van, this position is ideal for a motivated individual looking to grow their career. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability in its operations, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Company Van

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Commercial Gas Engineer or similar role.
• Required commercial gas certifications and NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on commercial plant systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults in commercial gas boilers.
• Respond to reactive call-outs and manage small-scale remedial works.

Skills

Commercial Gas Engineering

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Commercial Gas Certifications (e.g., TPCP1, BMP1)

NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Commercial Gas Engineer working across their sites in London and South.
The Commercial Gas Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 + private medical insurance + company van + benefits.
If you’re a Commercial Gas Engineer with at least 3 years’ experience and looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Gas Engineer role

Reporting to the Lead Commercial Engineer you will:

1. Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on commercial plant systems (gas boilers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, etc.)
2. Diagnose and repair faults in commercial gas boilers from various manufacturers.
3. Respond to reactive call-outs, investigate system failures, and reinstate services on site.
4. Participate in an on-call rota, ensuring critical support outside of core hours (1 week in 4).
5. Safely isolate systems mechanically and electrically before commencing repairs.
6. Keep detailed and accurate maintenance records through a digital work order system.
7. Support root cause analysis for recurring faults to improve system resilience.
8. Manage small-scale remedial works and help define project scopes with the engineering team.
9. Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and site-based stakeholders.
10. Contribute to a culture of innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. 3 years' experience as a Commercial Gas Engineer or in a similar role.
2. Commercial gas certifications (e.g., TPCP1, BMP1) required.
3. NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering or related qualification (preferred).
4. Full UK driving licence (minimum 12 months validity).
5. Comfortable reading technical drawings (e.g., P&IDs, schematics); basic electrical knowledge is a plus.
6. Can work an on-call rota (approx. 1 in 7 weeks).

Personal skills

The Commercial Gas Engineer role would suit someone who is:

1. Self-motivated, taking ownership of work and delivering high standards.
2. Organised, able to manage time effectively.
3. Personable, a strong communicator who engages with clients clearly.

Salary and benefits of the Commercial Gas Engineer role

1. Starting salary of up to £35,000 - £45,000.
2. Benefits package including company van + medical insurance.
3. Opportunity to work for a leading district heating company.

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.