Gas Engineer – Housing Repairs Team

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Life Assurance

On-site Day Nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Gas Engineer to join the Housing Repairs Team in Reading. You will be responsible for safe, reliable and energy-efficient gas services for residents, including routine and emergency repairs.

Based at Bennet Road depot, you’ll deliver heating system maintenance, collaborate with a skilled team, and participate in an out-of-hours rota. A full UK driving licence and Gas Safe registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Gas Safe registration with domestic and commercial experience.
• Proven ability to install, maintain and repair gas appliances and heating systems.
• Experience working in residents' homes with a customer-focused mindset.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including out-of-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair boilers, cookers, fires and gas appliances.
• Maintain heating systems, radiators and pipework.
• Respond to urgent gas-related repairs as required.
• Take part in out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

Skills

Gas Safe registered

Full UK driving licence

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Independent & team worker

Job description

Reading Borough Council

Are you an experienced Gas Engineer who takes pride in a job done well? We’re looking for someone like you to join our Housing Repairs Team and help us provide safe, reliable and energy‑efficient homes for residents across Reading.

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reading
• Posted 4 days ago
• £40,476 to £42,708 Per year £ / Year
• Closes: 31 August 2026

From essential repairs to routine maintenance, your work will directly improve the wellbeing of individuals and families throughout the borough.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role

Based at our Bennet Road depot in Reading (RG2 0QX), you’ll be part of a skilled, friendly and supportive Housing Repairs team delivering essential gas services to our tenants.

You will carry out both routine and emergency gas repairs safely and efficiently, including:

• Installing, servicing and repairing boilers, cookers, fires and other gas appliances
• Completing maintenance work on heating systems, including radiators and pipework
• Responding to urgent gas-related repairs when required

You will also take part in our out-of-hours emergency call-out rota, helping to support residents when they need it most.

All work will be carried out in line with current legislation, safety standards and Gas Safe requirements.

Your Duties Will Include

• Assessing materials required for jobs and collecting them from stores or suppliers
• Completing work orders, job sheets and timesheets accurately
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and site cleanliness
• Identifying additional repair needs where necessary
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

We Provide

• A fully equipped council vehicle for work use
• All PPE and uniform
• Regular training and development (e.g. asbestos awareness, H&S, safeguarding)
• High-quality tools or tool allowance

About You

You are a highly skilled Gas Engineer who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work. You have a practical, hands‑on approach and are confident diagnosing and resolving gas issues efficiently.

You’re professional and courteous when working in residents’ homes and able to stay calm, reassuring and empathetic in urgent or challenging situations.

You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and you’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, workmanship and customer care in everything you do.

What we’re looking for

• Gas Safe registered with relevant domestic and commercial experience
• Proven ability to safely install, maintain and repair gas appliances and heating systems
• Experience working in occupied properties with a customer‑focused mindset
• Calm, professional and empathetic approach with residents
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to work flexibly, including out‑of‑hours emergencies

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Benefits

• Work Together as one team – work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
• Drive Efficiency – show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
• Be Ambitious – be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
• Make a Difference to Reading – maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

Our Offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A Competitive Salary Alongside a Range Of Benefits Including

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays – rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On‑site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

For more information on this position please contact Chris Collett – Trade Supervisor – [e-mail]

Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Setup: In person at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX