Gas Engineer

Thrive Personnel Services Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Birthday leave

Buy/sell annual leave

Hybrid working where appropriate

Cycle to Work scheme

Health plan

Financial advice access

Family-friendly pay

Free tea, coffee & fruit

Training & development

Job summary

Thrive Personnel Services Ltd is recruiting for a Gas Engineer to service and install commercial gas and heating systems on a site-based role with nationwide travel. You will carry out PPM, reactive repairs and commissioning across multiple commercial properties.

Applicants should hold current Commercial Gas ACS qualifications and a full UK driving licence, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy and customer service. A CSCS card is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Gas Engineer in commercial environments.
• Experience servicing, maintaining, installing and commissioning commercial gas systems.
• Knowledge of current gas regulations, compliance and industry best practice.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements including permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and reactive repairs on commercial gas and heating systems.
• Undertake installation, replacement and commissioning of commercial gas, heating and plumbing systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective repair solutions to minimise downtime.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Commercial Gas ACS

COCN1

CODNCO1/CIGA1/ICPN1/TPCP1A

NVQ 2/3 Plumbing & Heating

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Gas Engineer

Location: Site-Based - Nationwide Travel

Division: Building Services

The Role

Thrive Personnel is recruiting on behalf of an established business operating within the commercial building services sector. The business delivers a range of services across commercial properties, including maintenance, installation and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing and reactive repairs on commercial gas and heating systems.
• Undertake the installation, replacement and commissioning of commercial gas, heating and plumbing systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective repair solutions to minimise downtime and maintain system performance.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current industry regulations, health and safety requirements and relevant procedures.
• Complete job sheets, service records and compliance documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors and site personnel throughout maintenance and installation works.
• Identify and report defects, non-compliances and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised working areas, adhering to permit-to-work systems and site-specific procedures where required.
• Support wider Building Services activities as needed and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Proven experience working as a Gas Engineer within commercial environments.
• Experience carrying out commercial gas servicing, maintenance, installation and commissioning.
• A good understanding of commercial heating and plumbing systems, including current gas regulations, compliance requirements and industry best practice.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance health and safety requirements, including permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Experience working in customer-facing environments and maintaining positive client relationships.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively across multiple sites and projects.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities, with a practical and methodical approach to resolving technical issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with customers and colleagues.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing competing priorities effectively.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety and compliance.
• A professional, customer-focused attitude and confidence completing digital and written documentation.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Current Commercial Gas ACS qualifications.
• COCN1 - Core Commercial Gas Safety.
• Relevant commercial gas appliance qualifications, such as CODNCO1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1A or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating, Gas Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A CSCS card is desirable. IPAF and PASMA certifications would also be advantageous.

Benefits Package

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An additional day's birthday leave to be taken during your birthday month.
• The opportunity to buy or sell up to three days of annual leave, subject to eligibility.
• Potential hybrid working opportunities where appropriate to the role.
• Access to an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and Cycle to Work scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Healthshield cash plan, including discounts at high-street stores.
• Access to external financial advice covering mortgages, pensions and insurance.
• Enhanced family-friendly pay, subject to eligibility.
• Free tea, coffee and fruit at all sites.
• Opportunities to participate in colleague engagement initiatives, quarterly corporate events and charity activities.
• Ongoing training and development, with opportunities to build your skills and progress your career.