Gas Engineer

Example Recruitment; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking self-employed heating engineers for a long-term contract with a housing association in the Scottish Borders. The role requires at least 2 years of experience, ACS qualifications, and Gas Safe registration. You will enjoy local work with flexible scheduling and weekly payments without the hassle of chasing invoices. Full PPE and equipment are provided.

Benefits

Local work

Weekly pay – no chasing invoices

Flexible workload

All jobs pre-surveyed and booked

Full PPE and kit provided

Long-term contract

Qualifications

• 2 years of qualified experience as a heating engineer.
• Valid ACS Qualifications required.
• Gas Safe Registered status is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations for housing associations.
• Work with local authorities on the Scottish Borders.

Skills

Qualified experience as a heating engineer

ACS Qualifications

Gas Safe Registered

Clean DBS Check

Driving Licence compliance

Tools

Relevant hand tools

Access ladders complying with BS EN 131 standards

Panel van

Job description

Example Recruitment Group are currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the local authority sector. They require self‑employed heating engineers for a long‑term Housing Association contract on the Scottish Borders.

Contract Details

• Location: Scottish Borders
• Contract: Housing Association
• Work Type: Installations
• Commitment: Minimum of 3 set days per week
• Contract Length: April 2027
• Payment terms: Weekly one week in arrears.

Rates

• 4 Rad Solution: £637.50
• 5 Rad Solution: £658.75
• 6 Rad Solution: £680
• 7 Rad Solution: £701.25
• 8 Rad Solution: £722.50
• 9 Rad Solution: £743.75

Key Benefits

• Local work
• Weekly pay – no chasing invoices
• Flexible workload (3 days per week minimum)
• All jobs pre‑surveyed and booked in
• Full PPE and kit provided
• Long‑term contract

Requirements

• 2 years of qualified experience as a heating engineer
• ACS Qualifications
• Gas Safe Registered
• Panel van with bulkhead (plain or sign written)
• Clean DBS Check
• No more than 6 points on Driving Licence
• Relevant hand tools
• Access ladders to reach gutter level, an A‑frame, and hop up that conforms to BS EN 131 standards.

If you would like some further information, please apply using an up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch.