Gas Detection Lead Engineer - On-Site, £35k + Bonus

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance

Life Assurance

Eye care scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Gas Engineer to join a thriving safety equipment company in Irthlingborough. The role is permanent, on‑site, Monday to Thursday 8am–5pm and Friday 8am–4:30pm, with a salary of £35,000 plus bonus and benefits.

The candidate will lead gas detection and location systems, ensuring compliance and quality, and support internal teams and customers. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic skills, experience with gas detection equipment, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with gas detection equipment, calibration, or electronic diagnostics.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Proven mentoring or coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, repair, and calibrate gas detection and location systems.
• Act as the technical lead for your product category, ensuring compliance with legislation and manufacturer requirements.
• Review and approve calibration and service documentation.
• Investigate equipment faults, failures, and customer issues.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers (phone, email, onsite).
• Mentor engineers and trainees, supporting skills development.
• Conduct quality checks and contribute to process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records in Syrinx and support hire/sales order processing.
• Uphold workshop safety, housekeeping, and operational standards.
• Deputise for the Workshop Manager when required.

Skills

Gas detection

Calibration

Electronic diagnostics

Mentoring

Tools

Syrinx

Gas detection equipment

Job description

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Gas Engineer to join a thriving safety equipment company in Irthlingborough. The role is permanent, on‑site, Monday to Thursday 8am–5pm and Friday 8am–4:30pm, with a salary of £35,000 plus bonus and benefits.

The candidate will lead gas detection and location systems, ensuring compliance and quality, and support internal teams and customers. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic skills, experience with gas detection equipment, and the ability to