Gas & Heating Breakdown Technician

Paradigm Housing Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing sector is seeking Gas & Heating Breakdown Engineers to ensure homes are safe and compliant. The role involves servicing, diagnostics, and repairs, with excellent benefits and opportunities for overtime. The ideal candidate will have proven gas breakdown expertise and relevant ACS qualifications.

Benefits

25 days holiday, rising to 30

Defined contribution pension with employer contributions

Car leasing

Annual bonus

Professional subscriptions

Health plan

Hybrid working

Volunteer days

Career development

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in gas breakdowns on various appliances.
• Electrical competence related to heating systems.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform gas servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a focus on first-time fixes.

Skills

Problem Solving

Education

ACS Gas Qualifications: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, CPA1

Unvented G3 qualification

Job description

Employer: Paradigm Housing Group
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Salary: GBP 42,513.00 per year
Closing date: 9 May 2025

The Vacancy

Gas & Heating Breakdown Engineer

Salary: £42,513 + Excellent Benefits + opportunity to add +30% with overtime/out-of-hours rota.
Location: High Wycombe (Office), Chesham (Depot/Stores), plus travel across targeted postcode areas.

Postcode patches: SG5 to SG9, Bishops Stortford, HP1 to HP9, SL0 to SL9, UB9, OX25.

Role Overview

Due to growth, we are hiring three new Gas and Heating Breakdown Engineers to ensure homes are safe, warm, and compliant. You will perform gas servicing, diagnostics, and repairs independently, delivering first-class solutions.

We provide tools and resources including a fully equipped van, fuel card, mobile phone, tablet, work clothing, and power tools.

Responsibilities

1. Perform gas servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
2. Ensure health and safety compliance.
3. Deliver excellent customer service with a focus on first-time fixes (95%+).
4. Manage van and stock effectively.
5. Complete paperwork accurately.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Proven expertise in gas breakdowns on various appliances.
• ACS Gas Qualifications: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, CPA1.
• Electrical competence related to heating systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Valid driving license.

Preferred

• Unvented G3 qualification.

Work Area

Based in Chesham and High Wycombe, covering areas including Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounds.

Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:30.
• Overtime and out-of-hours rota with potential to boost salary by 30%+.

Additional Information

See the full job description and person specification attached. For queries, email [e-mail]. Applicants must answer pre-set questions to proceed.

About Paradigm Housing Group

Managing over 17,000 homes across the South East, we aim to provide safe, affordable, and sustainable homes. As a charity, profits fund new homes and services. Recognized as a two-star employer, we foster an inclusive, engaging workplace committed to our five-year plan, sustainability, and growth.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, rising to 30, plus extra days during Christmas/New Year, with options to buy more.
• Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of 7.5% or 9.5%.
• Car leasing, annual bonus, professional subscriptions, health plan, hybrid working, volunteer days, modern offices, career development, social events.

Our Values

Safer Together, Driving Improvement, Working As One, Acting Thoughtfully, Being Clear.

Note: Customer-facing roles may require a DBS check.