Gas Engineer

Elevate Projects Ltd; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Projects Ltd is seeking a skilled Gas Engineer to join our interim team in Central East London. You will deliver planned, reactive, and gas servicing work to occupied and unoccupied properties in line with Gas Safety Regulations, ensuring high standards and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include servicing, repairing, and installing gas appliances, diagnosing faults, maintaining records and certificates, and supporting safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Full ACS qualification (or equivalent) and up to date.
• Experience servicing, repairing, and installing gas appliances and central heating/hot water systems.
• Strong knowledge of the Gas Safety Regulations 1998.
• Multi-skilled with plumbing, electrical, and finishing works.
• Excellent organisational and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to health and safety, equality, and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, maintain, and install gas heating systems and appliances.
• Diagnose faults and repair gas appliances and central heating/hot water systems.
• Install boilers, gas fires, and related controls; power flush systems.
• Replace immersion heaters and trim brickwork after renewal.
• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, and finishing works as needed.
• Complete landlords' gas safety certificates and other required certifications.
• Keep records and stock, update PDA/works orders, and manage schedules.

Skills

ACS qualification

Gas servicing

Gas safety regs

Multi-skilled

Organisational skills

Customer service

Driving licence

Health & safety

Education

Full ACS qualification

Job description

Job Title: Gas Engineer - Interim
Location: Central East London
Rate: £31.54 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Interim
Reporting to: Gas Supervisor
About the Role:
We are seeking a Gas Engineer to provide a high-quality cyclical, planned, and reactive repairs and maintenance service to occupied and unoccupied properties, public buildings, and associated external areas. You will provide outstanding customer service and excellent standards of performance to the public and residents, carrying out a wide range of gas and associated works in accordance with contract requirements and the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998.
Key Responsibilities:
* Service, repair, maintain, and install gas hot water and heating systems and appliances, including gas servicing of appliances in line with the annual Gas Servicing Programme.
* Diagnose faults and repair gas appliances, central heating and hot water systems, and components, including traditional and modern boilers, circulation pumps, motorised valves, radiators, pipework alterations, and heating controls.
* Install modern boilers, gas fires, and warm air/balanced flue wall heaters, including wiring controls; power flush central heating systems.
* Replace immersion heaters/elements and make good to brickwork and finishes after appliance removal or renewal.
* Undertake a broad range of multi-skilled repair activities outside the basic trade, such as minor plumbing, electrical, and finishing works.
* Accurately complete landlords' gas safety certificates and all other required legal certification.
* Assess works, diagnose faults, decide on the best remedy, and accurately quantify materials requirements.
* Carry out work instructions in a timely manner to the required quality standard, updating work status via PDA or works order systems.
* Keep accurate daily administrative records, including schedules, codes, and resources used.
* Manage and replenish imprest stock to maintain adequate stock levels.
* Work at heights from temporary access equipment (scaffolding, ladders, mobile towers).
* Maintain calibrations and valid certification for all plant and tools (gas analysers, multi-meters, etc.).
* Keep ACS and all other renewable qualifications up to date at all times.
* Undertake daily routine safety and maintenance checks on the works vehicle.
* Supervise and share knowledge with apprentices or less experienced staff when required.
* Deal with customers constructively, ensuring minimum disruption and premises are left clean and tidy.
Requirements:
* Full ACS qualification (or equivalent), kept up to date.
* Experience servicing, repairing, and installing gas appliances and central heating/hot water systems, including modern boilers.
* Sound knowledge of the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998.
* Multi-skilled ability, including minor plumbing, electrical, and finishing works.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
* Ability to work flexibly and deal constructively with customers in varied home conditions.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Strong commitment to health and safety, equality and diversity, and excellent customer service.
If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further