Gas Boiler Engineer

Buchan and London Recruitment; North Stifford; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Gas Service and Breakdown Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role offers a salary of £52,000 per annum plus overtime and commission. You'll diagnose and repair boiler breakdowns, ensuring exceptional customer service. Applicants must have a valid Gas Safe registration card and at least 5 years of experience in the field. The position offers numerous benefits, including a free company van, fuel card, and opportunities for additional income through commissions.

Benefits

Customer service incentive programme

Free company van

Free company fuel card

Free iPhone

Uniform

Stable monthly salary

Office and field support available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience handling boiler breakdowns/installations.
• Full UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Attention to detail and self-motivation required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair boiler breakdowns efficiently.
• Deliver excellent customer service at every interaction.
• Drive extensively between appointments.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Punctuality

Strong organizational skills

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Gas Safe registration card

Tools

iPhone

Company van

Job description

Gas Service And Breakdown Engineer

Salary/Rate: £52,000/annum

Location: Essex / M25 plus surrounding post code areas

Great opportunity to join a well-established, expanding company. We have been the go-to boiler guys since 2010, a multi‑award‑winning business that is customer‑centric and team‑orientated. As a full‑time gas breakdown engineer, you will experience a collaborative, engaging, and motivating environment packed with financial incentives.

Our logistics team will take care of all customer communication on your behalf, enabling you to focus on workmanship, punctuality, and customer service. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent customer experience from start to finish, reinforced through thousands of reviews on Trustpilot (4.8/5), Google (4.7/5) and Checkatrade (10/10). If you put the customer at the forefront of everything you do, we would love to hear from you.

Job Specification

1. Diagnose and repair boiler breakdowns efficiently across our full coverage area.
2. Complete remedial work on existing installations to uphold quality standards.
3. Apply electrical knowledge, including fault‑finding on 230 V controls, wiring heating systems from scratch, and working with smart systems like Hive.
4. Effectively diagnose and resolve system circulation issues.
5. Replace 2/3‑port valves, pumps, and occasionally TRVs, preferring techniques such as system bungs or depressurisation over full drain‑downs when appropriate.
6. Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring satisfaction at every interaction.
7. Drive extensively between appointments, with route support provided by our logistics team.
8. Offer additional services and works to customers with commission opportunities.

What We Need From You

1. A valid and up‑to‑date Gas Safe registration card.
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience handling boiler breakdowns / installations.
3. A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
4. Punctuality, strong organisational skills, and keen attention to detail.
5. Exceptional communication skills, a professional appearance, self‑motivation, and a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Customer service incentive programme
• Free company van
• Free company fuel card
• Free iPhone and uniform
• Stable monthly salary (14 years of industry experience)
• Office and field support available whenever you need assistance
• Opportunities to earn commission on various upgrades

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: £52,000.00 plus overtime / commission

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Application Screening Questions

Would you know the answers to these questions?

· If you have installed a vertical flue through a loft and builders have boxed this in, what would you be looking for under building regulations part J? If they are not there, how would you categorise the flue installation according to IGEM/G11 until rectified?

· Can you give us the times and pressure for a tightness test on a low‑pressure domestic meter?

· We require a fitter to have experience with electrics, are you familiar with installing Hive thermostats?