Gas Engineer

Stride; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing and maintenance organization in Bristol is seeking an experienced Gas/Heating Engineer to join their Property Maintenance Team. The role includes servicing and repairing gas systems, conducting maintenance checks, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Qualifications include CCN1 and other relevant gas safety certifications, and experience in social housing is preferred. The position offers a yearly tool allowance, additional holiday benefits, and a generous pension scheme, among others.

Benefits

£335 yearly tool allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

3 additional wellbeing days

2 paid volunteering days

Business travel van and fuel card

iPhone and iPad provided

Generous pension scheme

Opportunity for overtime and call-out

Qualifications

• Expertise in gas safety standards and regulations.
• Experience in domestic gas servicing and breakdown.
• Proficiency in using IT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing and repairs to legal standards.
• Conduct planned maintenance checks on systems.
• Test controls and safety devices adequately.
• Repair gas leaks using technical equipment.
• Advise customers on gas safety and energy efficiency.

Skills

Gas safety knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Driving skills

Education

CCN1 – Core Gas Safety

CENWAT1 – Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters

MET1 – Meters

CKR1 – Domestic Cookers

HTR1 – Gas Fires & Wall Heaters

NVQ Level 2 in Domestic Plumbing (desirable)

Tools

Computerised fault-finding equipment

iPad

Job description

Overview

A client that is a large housing association and property maintenance company is looking to recruit an experienced Gas/Heating Engineer to join their Property Maintenance Team in the Bristol area.

Responsibilities

• Competently undertake servicing and repair works to the required legal standard as directed.
• Carry out planned maintenance checks on systems and equipment.
• Work with wiring of central heating systems.
• Test controls and safety devices to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Find and repair gas leaks using computerised fault‑finding equipment.
• Replace or repair faulty or old gas system parts.
• Install or repair heating system pipework.
• Give customers advice about gas safety and energy efficiency.
• Undertake works in accordance with current Gas Safety Regulations and H&S regulations, policies and procedures.
• Liaise with both internal and external customers appropriately and promptly, keeping those involved in your work informed of progress.

Qualifications

• CCN1 – Core Gas Safety
• CENWAT1 – Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters
• MET1 – Meters
• CKR1 – Domestic Cookers
• HTR1 – Gas Fires & Wall Heaters
• (Desirable) NVQ Level 2 in Domestic Plumbing (or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

• Hold a full UK driving licence with the ability to drive a company van.
• Have previous experience as a domestic gas service and breakdown engineer.
• Preferably have experience working within social housing.
• Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Be confident in using IT equipment such as iPads.

Benefits

• £335 yearly tool allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with an extra day each year up to 30 days)
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of a flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• Opportunity to increase your salary with overtime and call‑out