Gas Engineer

mearsgroup; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Staff perks

EAP counselling

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a skilled Gas Engineer to join our Peterborough team. The role involves servicing, repairing, and installing domestic gas appliances across housing stock, with emphasis on safety and compliance. You will work independently and with colleagues to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The position is full time (42.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday) with a company vehicle and fuel card. Out‑of‑hours call-outs are paid and beneficial for earnings growth.

Qualifications

• CCN1 Core Domestic Gas Safety
• CENWAT Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters
• CKR1 Domestic Cooking Appliances
• Experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis and installation
• Electrical safe isolation and basic wiring knowledge
• Gas safety legislation knowledge
• Experience in social housing or local authority environments (preferred)
• Excellent communication and customer focus
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems

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 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

Skills

Gas installation

Gas servicing

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 Gas Installation & Maintenance

Tools

Handheld job systems

Job description

Annual salary: up to £39,809.07

Gas Engineer

Location: Peterborough

Salary: Up to £39,809.07 per annum plus company vehicle and fuel card

Contract Type: Full time - Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday

This role offers excellent earning potential, with out‑of‑hours call‑outs available in the evenings and at weekends, paid at £35 per call‑out.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Gas Engineer to join our team in Peterborough 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.

You’ll carry out a range of domestic gas works including boiler diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and installations. Accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are essential, as your work directly impacts the wellbeing of residents, staff, and the wider public. You’ll be expected to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance at all times.

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:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

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.

Required Qualifications

• CCN1 Core Domestic Gas Safety - Skills Training Agency, CENWAT Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters - LCL Awards, CKR1 Domestic Cooking Appliances - LCL Awards

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.