Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer

Skilled Careers; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run gas services company based in Reading is seeking a Service & Repair Engineer. The role involves performing statutory gas safety tests, servicing and repairing boilers, and ensuring high customer service standards. Suitable candidates must have a Gas Safe qualification and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, including opportunities for overtime and benefits such as 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Role specific training

Cycle to work schemes

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in gas repairs and diagnostics.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Ability to undertake gas safety testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform gas safety tests and service repairs.
• Diagnose and fix faults in boilers.
• Ensure work areas are left clean and tidy.

Skills

Gas Safe qualification

Experience in diagnostics

Customer service skills

Ability to use PPE

Flexible approach

Education

CCN1, HTR1, CKR1, WAT1, WAH1, CEN1, CPA1, MET1

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Service & Repair Engineer

Location: Reading

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 + Van + schedule of rates + Call out - Engineers earning £75,000+ a year!!

Contract Type: Domestic/Social Housing

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5.30pm

The Role

The Gas engineer required should consistently demonstrate high levels of customer service and professionalism when undertaking statutory gas safety tests and servicing & repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. You will be carrying out minor works arising from safety tests/servicing, ensuring all areas are adequately protected prior to commencement of work & issuing appropriate safety certificates to tenants, to diagnosing any problems & faults you may find or are called to on a boiler, which would result in you fixing according to manufacturer and gas safe guidelines & instructions. The Gas engineer is expected to take pride in their approach to work, leaving areas in a clean and tidy condition at the end of each job.

Gas Engineer requirements

• Gas Safe qualification and suitable experience (2+ years minimum on part-fitting repairs, diagnostics & breakdowns)
• Qualifications including CCN1, HTR1, CKR1, WAT1, WAH1, CEN1, CPA1, MET1
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience working in a customer focused environment
• The ability to undertake gas safety testing and inspection in accordance with current regulations
• The ability to select and use appropriate supplied PPE
• Flexible approach to working out of hours (Engineers earning £10,000+ a year extra on call out!)

The Company & Benefits

• A family run business established in 1966, now employing over 400 members of staff
• Role specific training and development
• Equal opportunities employer, with a culture to promote from within
• Mental Health awareness resources
• Cycle to work schemes to encourage healthier lifestyles
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays including a yearly annual leave increase after 5 years of service
• Members of the 5% club

To be considered for the position, discuss salary further and in particular your current work situation, please email a copy of your CV to the provided email or call Breeze Mitchell (phone number removed).