Gas Engineer

s1jobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

iPad & iPhone

28 days leave

Overtime opportunities

Pension

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

The Edinburgh Boiler Company is seeking an experienced Gas Engineer / Boiler Installer to join our Installation Team in Edinburgh. This full-time, field-based role covers domestic boiler installations across Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

You will manage one-day boiler replacements and multi-day system conversions, from preparation to testing and customer handover, working with Operations and other trades to ensure safe, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Gas Safe registration is required and you must be eligible to work on domestic gas installations.
• Ability to complete boiler replacements and system conversions.
• Excellent communication with customers and team members.
• Strong time-management skills to meet installation schedules.
• High workmanship standards and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete domestic boiler replacements and system conversions.
• Review information and site conditions before starting work.
• Install boilers, flues, pipework and radiators safely.
• Conduct system cleaning, flushing and treatment per requirements.
• Perform safety checks, testing and commissioning.
• Produce accurate installation records and compliance information.
• Coordinate with other trades as needed.
• Explain processes to customers and provide handover.

Skills

Gas Safe registration

Independent worker

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer service

Tools

ServiceM8

Job description

The Edinburgh Boiler Company is looking for an experienced and dependable Gas Engineer / Boiler Installer to join our growing Installation Team.

This is a full-time, field-based role delivering high-quality domestic boiler and heating installations across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

You will work primarily on one-day boiler replacements and two- to three-day system conversions, taking ownership of each installation from preparation through to testing, commissioning and customer handover.

You will work closely with the Operations Team and other trades to ensure installations are completed safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. You will be confident working independently, resolving practical challenges and recognising when additional support is required.

About The Edinburgh Boiler Company

The Edinburgh Boiler Company helps customers create warmer, greener and more efficient homes through high-quality home-energy solutions.

Our ambition is to become Scotland’s most trusted and respected home-energy company, recognised for putting people first, working as one team and delivering every service with uncompromising safety and quality.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, supports colleagues and treats every customer’s home with care. You will understand that strong workmanship, clear communication and attention to detail are essential to delivering the right result first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete domestic boiler replacements, system conversions and associated heating installations.
• Review job information, site conditions and material requirements before starting work.
• Remove existing boilers and associated components safely and prepare the installation area.
• Install boilers, flues, pipework, radiators and associated heating components within your qualifications and competence.
• Complete appropriate system cleaning, flushing and treatment in line with installation requirements.
• Carry out relevant safety checks, testing and commissioning.
• Ensure installations meet applicable requirements, manufacturer instructions and company standards.
• Complete accurate installation records, commissioning documentation and relevant compliance information.
• Identify unexpected site conditions, missing materials or changes to scope early and communicate them to the Operations Team.
• Coordinate with electricians, roofers, joiners and other colleagues where additional support is required.
• Explain the installation process to customers and keep them informed of progress.
• Provide a clear customer handover, demonstrating the boiler and controls and explaining relevant operating and maintenance information.
• Protect customers’ homes, keep work areas tidy and remove installation waste appropriately.
• Maintain accurate digital job records, including photographs, checks and completion information.
• Use tools, materials and company equipment safely, responsibly and efficiently.
• Follow company procedures and all relevant health and safety requirements.
• Represent The Edinburgh Boiler Company professionally in every customer interaction.

Essential Experience And Skills

• Current relevant domestic gas qualifications and eligibility to undertake the role’s work through Gas Safe registration.
• A minimum of two years’ practical experience in domestic boiler installation.
• Demonstrable competence in boiler replacements, system conversions and associated heating installations.
• Strong working knowledge of domestic heating systems, boiler installation requirements and commissioning.
• The ability to complete installations independently, while recognising when to seek technical advice or support.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve installation issues.
• High standards of workmanship and close attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a courteous, customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to organise work around agreed installation schedules.
• Confidence completing accurate installation records and using digital job-management tools.
• A full, valid UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
• Your own suitable tools for the role.

Desirable Experience

• Experience installing a range of domestic boiler brands, including Worcester Bosch and Ideal.
• Relevant manufacturer installation and commissioning training.
• Experience completing more complex heating-system conversions.
• Experience supporting or mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Familiarity with ServiceM8 or similar job-management systems.
• An interest in developing skills across heat pumps and other home-energy technologies.

What Success Looks Like

• Boiler and heating installations are completed safely and to a consistently high standard.
• Systems are correctly tested, commissioned and handed over to customers.
• Installation records and relevant documentation are accurate and completed promptly.
• Jobs progress to agreed schedules, with potential delays identified and communicated early.
• Customers understand how to use their new boiler and heating controls.
• Customers’ homes are protected and left clean, tidy and professionally finished.
• Tasks are completed correctly the first time, with avoidable defects and return visits kept to a minimum.
• Colleagues experience you as dependable, supportive and committed to working as one team.
• Customer feedback reflects strong workmanship, clear communication and respect for their property.

What We Offer

• A full-time position with a competitive salary.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Company uniform.
• Company iPad and iPhone.
• 28 days’ annual leave.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and development.
• The opportunity to develop your career within a growing home-energy company.
• A supportive, employee-focused working environment built around putting people first, working as one team and maintaining uncompromising standards of safety and quality.