Gas Engineer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council vehicle provided

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Gas Engineer for a 5-month contract serving the London Borough of Hackney. The role covers repairs, servicing, fault-finding, and installations across occupied and void properties and public buildings.

The ideal candidate will have extensive gas servicing and boiler installation experience, a valid Gas Safe registration, and the ability to work independently while ensuring safety and compliance with Gas Safety Regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with gas servicing and fault finding in social housing or municipal facilities.
• Proven boiler and heating system installation or replacement experience.
• Gas Safe registration and up-to-date ACS qualifications are required.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out annual gas servicing and gas safety inspections.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair gas appliances and heating systems.
• Install boilers, gas fires, warm air units, and heating controls.
• Undertake gas pipework alterations and associated plumbing works.

Skills

Gas servicing

Heating systems

Boiler installation

Fault diagnosis

Independent working

PDA/mobile systems

Education

Gas Safe registration

Tools

PDA / mobile systems

Job description

Job Description

5 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

As a Gas Engineer, you will provide a high-quality repairs, maintenance, servicing, fault-finding, and installation service across occupied and void council properties, public buildings, and housing assets within the London Borough of Hackney. The role focuses on ensuring gas appliances, heating systems, and hot water systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational while delivering excellent customer service to residents.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Carry out annual gas servicing and gas safety inspections.
  
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair gas appliances and heating systems.
  
• Repair and maintain boilers, radiators, pumps, motorised valves, controls, and hot water systems.
  
• Install boilers, gas fires, warm air units, and heating controls.
  
• Undertake gas pipework alterations and associated plumbing works.
  
• Drain down and recommission heating systems following repairs.
  
• Replace immersion heaters and associated components.
  
• Carry out minor plumbing, electrical, and making-good works.
  
• Accurately assess faults and determine appropriate remedial actions.
  
• Complete landlord gas safety certificates and relevant compliance documentation.
  
• Use PDA/mobile systems to update work orders and records.
  
• Maintain vehicle stock levels and manage materials efficiently.
  
• Work safely at heights using scaffolding, ladders, and temporary access equipment.
  
• Support apprentices and less experienced engineers through mentoring and guidance.
  
• Ensure compliance with Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998.
  
• Deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and cyclical works.
  
• Maintain excellent customer service standards when working in residents' homes.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Extensive experience as a Gas Engineer.
  
• Gas servicing and maintenance experience.
  
• Boiler installation and replacement experience.
  
• Experience diagnosing and repairing heating and hot water systems.
  
• Experience completing landlord gas safety inspections.
  
• Experience working within social housing, local authority housing, or residential maintenance environments.
  
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
  
• Experience using PDA/mobile working systems.
  
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
  
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
  

Additional requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
  

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  
• Location: London Borough of Hackney.
  
• Council vehicle provided for operational duties.
  
• ACS qualifications must remain valid throughout the assignment.