Gas Engineer

Meridian Business Support; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supplier of safety equipment is looking for an experienced Gas Engineer specializing in gas detection and location systems. The candidate will inspect, service, and repair complex gas detection systems, while also mentoring junior engineers. Key qualifications include strong problem-solving skills and experience in a fast-paced workshop environment. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, sick pay, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Workplace pension scheme

Eye care scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience with gas detection equipment, calibration, or electronic diagnostics.
• The right Gas Engineer will have strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Proven mentoring or coaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, repair, and calibrate gas detection and location systems.
• Act as the technical lead for the product category.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills

Experience with gas detection equipment

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Proven mentoring or coaching experience

High attention to detail

Customer‑focused approach

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Job description

Overview

Position: Gas Engineer

Location: Irthlingborough

Salary: £35,000 + bonus

Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-16:30

Join a leading UK supplier of confined space and site safety equipment as an experienced Gas Engineer specialising in Gas Detection and Location Systems to join their growing team.

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.

The right Gas Engineer will have the following:

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.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to compliance.
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced workshop environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown).
• Company Sick Pay (subject to eligibility).
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance (post‑probation).
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Eye care scheme.
• Free onsite parking.

If you're an experienced Gas Engineer with expertise in gas detection or location systems—and you're ready to step into a technical lead role—we'd love to hear from you