Gas Service & Repair Engineer in Croydon, Greater London

Energy Jobline CVL; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier energy company is offering an apprenticeship opportunity in Gas Engineering in Croydon. This role provides hands-on training to become a skilled Gas Engineer, with responsibilities including learning from experienced engineers and contributing to energy-efficient solutions. Candidates should have 4 GCSEs and a valid UK driving licence. The starting salary is £18,564, increasing with milestones reached in the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Starting salary of £18,564

Salary increase to £44,044 after completion

London Weighting Allowance

Expensed electric van for work use

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs ideally including Maths and English or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Availability for training at UK-wide academies.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced engineers to develop skills.
• Contribute to energy-efficient solutions.
• Participate in practical training programs.

Skills

Passion for learning a trade

Technical or mechanical mindset

Customer service commitment

Education

4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Overview

British Gas apprenticeship opportunity in Gas Engineering. This role provides practical, hands-on training to become a first-class Gas Engineer who ensures homes stay warm and safe.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced engineers and develop skills from servicing and maintaining to repairing and upgrading central heating systems.
• Contribute to delivering energy-efficient solutions that benefit families daily.
• Participate in a practical training programme at UK-wide academies, gaining knowledge, hands-on skills, and recognised qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs (or Scottish Highers) at grade C/4 or above, ideally including Maths and English, or equivalent qualification.
• A CV that shows a passion for learning a trade, a technical or mechanical mindset, and a commitment to delivering great customer service.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Availability to attend training at UK-wide academies, with provided accommodation and travel if needed.

What’s in it for you

• Starting salary of £18,564, increasing as milestones are reached during apprenticeship.
• Salary increase to £44,044 after completion of the programme, with bonuses and add-ons on top.
• London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4,160 to £6,240 depending on location.
• Expensed electric van for work use, including an EV charge point and charge card where applicable.

Recruitment planning

Important Notice Regarding 2026 Recruitment: extensive recruitment across 2026 with location-dependent start dates. If shortlisted, we will contact you. Due to staggered recruitment and application volume, contact may occur later in 2026. All applicants will be informed of the outcome. We’re looking for talent across the UK, with more locations coming in 2026.

• North England — Bury, Bolton, St Helens, Chester, Cheadle, East Manchester
• Midlands — Leicester, Corby
• Wales — Newport
• East England — East of Cambridge
• Southeast England — Medway/Sittingbourne, Leighton & Ampthill, Hertford/Cheshunt, Chertsey, Farnham, Reading, Maidenhead, Oxford, Reigate, Crawley, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks
• Greater London — Richmond, Croydon, Bermondsey, Norbury, Bromley, Feltham, Chiswick, The City, Edgware, Kingston, Harrow, Islington, Wandsworth
• South England — Chichester
• Southwest England — North Gloucestershire, South Bristol, East Somerset, East Cornwall

Why apply

We value a diverse, supportive workplace. Our total rewards are designed to offer flexibility to meet personal needs, including financial, physical, and emotional support. If you’re energetic, sustainability-minded, and ready to grow, join a team where your voice matters and your ambitions are priorities.