Gas Engineer / Plumber

AWD online; Oldham, Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools, PPE, uniform and mobile phone

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Eye care vouchers

Professional subscriptions

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

AWD Online invites applications for a Gas Engineer / Plumber in Oldham. The role covers gas servicing, plumbing installation and maintenance across healthcare and education properties, with a focus on safety compliance and service standards.

You will handle water system tasks, fault finding, and installations while collaborating with the estates team. Essential qualifications include F-Gas and domestic gas certs, NVQ Level 2 Mechanical Engineering Services, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold F-Gas qualification with practical experience.
• Current domestic gas qualifications.
• NVQ Level 2 6089 Mechanical Engineering Services – City & Guilds trade qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous domestic and commercial plumbing maintenance experience.
• Previous commercial gas experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in health and safety at height and related paperwork.
• Competence completing PPM paperwork, inspection sheets, RAMS and related records.

Responsibilities

• Gas Servicing and Maintenance: Service, maintain and commission gas installations.
• Plumbing Installation and Repairs: Carry out plumbing installation and maintenance across properties.
• Planned and Reactive Maintenance: Complete PPM and reactive work on water and heating systems.
• Mechanical First and Second Fix: Install radiators, baths, WCs, and associated pipework.
• Water Treatment and Testing: TMV testing and water treatment activities.
• Plant and Equipment Installation: Assist with boilers and storage tanks.
• Parts, Stock and Records: Order parts and maintain van stock.
• Team and Site Support: Work with engineers and other trades, assist with labouring and emergencies.

Job description

Gas Engineer / Plumber

Join a growing facilities management organisation delivering planned and reactive gas and plumbing maintenance across healthcare, education and other properties. Current domestic gas qualifications, F-Gas and plumbing competence are essential.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Plumbing Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Service Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Heating Engineer, Gas Service Engineer, Plumbing & Heating Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Commercial Plumber

Benefits include a company van and fuel card, training and development opportunities, life insurance and a contributory pension.

SALARY: £39,000 to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30–17:00. Flexibility is required for out-of-hours and weekend work, with compensation

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing estates team as a Gas Engineer / Plumber supporting a varied portfolio of healthcare, education and other properties.

The Gas Engineer / Plumber will take ownership of planned and reactive gas, plumbing and heating maintenance, fault finding, installations, commissioning and water-system tasks while working to service standards and safety requirements.

Working alongside engineering colleagues and other trades, the Gas Engineer / Plumber will help maintain high standards across the estate, keep accurate records and support collaborative projects.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Gas Engineer / Plumber include:

• Gas Servicing and Maintenance: Service, maintain and commission domestic and commercial gas installations

• Plumbing Installation and Repairs: Carry out plumbing installation, maintenance and reactive repairs across domestic and commercial properties

• Planned and Reactive Maintenance: Complete PPM, troubleshooting and reactive work on domestic water and heating systems in line with service requirements

• Mechanical First and Second Fix: Install radiators, baths, shower trays, WCs, wash hand basins and associated pipework

• Water Treatment and Testing: Carry out or oversee L8 sampling, TMV fail-safe testing and related water treatment activities

• Plant and Equipment Installation: Assist with installing and modifying boilers, cold water storage tanks, unvented hot water cylinders and booster sets

• Parts, Stock and Records: Order parts and supplies, liaise with suppliers, maintain van stock and complete required paperwork and engineering-system updates

• Team and Site Support: Work collaboratively with the engineering team and other trades, undertake capable general labouring tasks and respond to emergency situations

• Standards and Communication: Maintain professional work standards, communicate effectively and work with minimal supervision using sound organisation and time management

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• F-Gas qualification with appropriate practical experience

• Current domestic gas qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 6089 Mechanical Engineering Services – City & Guilds trade qualification (or equivalent recognised competency in the required trade)

• Previous domestic and commercial plumbing maintenance experience

• Previous commercial gas experience

• Valid UK driving licence

• Relevant experience and/or qualifications in working at height and health and safety, with the ability to work routinely in line with health and safety requirements

• Competence completing PPM paperwork, inspection sheets, RAMS and related records

• Good working knowledge of construction installations and building maintenance

• Able to use a mobile phone for email communication and engineering software tasks

DESIRABLE

• NVQ Level 3 6189-33 Diploma in Plumbing & Heating

• CSCS Card

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary

• Opportunities for training and development

• Company van, fuel card, tools, PPE, uniform and mobile phone

• Company life insurance policy

• Eye care vouchers

• Contributory pension

• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions

• 20 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check

JOB REF: AWDO-P15224