Gas Engineer

Mears Group PLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Company pension scheme

Pension contributions 5%/3%

Vehicle and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards

Annual Fun Day

Volunteer leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Learning and development

Career progression

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is recruiting a Gas Engineer in Leeds to service, repair and install domestic gas appliances across housing stock. You will ensure safety, compliance and high-quality work, with a 42.5-hour week and 24-hour callout commitment.

The role requires City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance and ACS certification. A full UK driving licence and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance.
• Hold ACS certification (e.g., CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1).
• Experience servicing, fault finding, and installing domestic gas appliances.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repairs and installations of domestic gas appliances.
• Diagnose faults and complete remedial works safely and efficiently.
• Perform landlord gas safety inspections and issue CP12 certificates.
• Ensure compliance with gas regulations and internal procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and document work on digital systems.
• Collaborate with tenants, housing officers and teams.

Skills

Gas servicing

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safe isolation

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance

Job description

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £39,595.28per annum plus company vehicle and fuel card

Annual salary: up to £39,595.28

Covering West Yorkshire, Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield and surrounding areas.

About The Role

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Gas Engineer to join our team in Leeds, delivering high-quality gas servicing, repairs, and installations across our clients’ housing stock. Your role will be vital in ensuring that all gas appliances and systems are safe, compliant, and fit for continued use.

Contract Type: Full time – Permanent, 42.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday plus 24 hr callout commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repairs, and installations of domestic gas appliances including boilers, cookers, and fires
• Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently and safely
• Perform landlord gas safety inspections and issue certificates (CP12s)
• Ensure all work complies with current gas regulations and internal procedures
• Respond to emergency call-outs and urgent repairs when required
• Record all work completed using handheld devices or job management systems
• Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and internal teams to ensure clear communication
• Maintain van stock levels and order materials as needed
• Identify and report any safeguarding concerns or property hazards
• Work collaboratively with other trades to complete multi-skill jobs
• Participate in toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety briefings
• Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times
• Support apprentices or junior engineers when required

Key Criteria

• Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance
• Hold valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1)
• Experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis, and installation
• Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles
• Knowledge of current gas safety legislation and compliance standards
• Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
• Flexible and willing to travel across properties and attend out-of-hours callouts
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits We Can Offer You

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card (where role requires)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• We have a range of internal forums that Align with our company core values and beliefs including Mears Men, Women’s Heath, Pride at Mears, R.E.A.C.H, Women Operative support, Armed Forces, Women in Leadership, Diverse

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.