Heating Engineer

Axis CLC; Colchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £38,230 plus bonus

Company van and fuel card

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing

GP referral and wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend £2,000 bonus

Development and progression acrossAxis

Job summary

Axis CLC is seeking a skilled Heating Engineer to cover sites across Colchester, Wattisham, Wimbish and Woodbridge. You will service, repair, and install domestic gas heating systems, perform plumbing duties in occupied and void properties, and ensure compliance with Gas Safe regulations.

With ACS qualifications (CCN1/CENWAT/CKR1) and a full UK driving licence, you will work independently, maintain clear documentation, and deliver excellent customer service while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• ACS qualifications CCN1, CENWAT and CKR1 are required.
• HTR1 and G3 Unvented Hot Water are desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and customer service skills essential.
• Able to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repairs and maintenance of domestic gas appliances, boilers and heating systems.
• Complete plumbing repairs and installations within occupied and void properties. Diagnose faults and deliver high-quality first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Undertake gas safety inspections and ensure compliance with Gas Safe and Health & Safety regulations.
• Complete accurate job documentation and maintain excellent customer service standards.
• Work closely with colleagues, supervisors and clients to deliver efficient, safe and compliant services.

Skills

Domestic gas engineering

Plumbing skills

Fault finding

Customer service

Handheld devices usage

Education

CCN1

CENWAT

CKR1

HTR1

G3 Unvented Hot Water (Desirable)

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Heating Engineer to join our team, covering sites across Colchester, Wattisham, Wimbish, and Woodbridge. This role will involve carrying out domestic gas servicing, repairs, maintenance and installations, alongside general plumbing works within occupied and void properties.

Working across planned maintenance, responsive repairs and void programmes, you will ensure heating and plumbing systems are safe, compliant and operating efficiently. You will always represent Axis CLC professionally, delivering excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship, safety and compliance.

The successful candidate must hold current domestic gas qualifications and be confident undertaking both heating and plumbing repairs.

What You’ll Deliver

• Carry out servicing, repairs and maintenance of domestic gas appliances, boilers and heating systems.
• Complete plumbing repairs and installations within occupied and void properties. Diagnose faults and deliver high-quality first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Undertake gas safety inspections and ensure all work complies with Gas Safe and Health & Safety regulations.
• Complete accurate job documentation and maintain excellent customer service standards.
• Work closely with colleagues, supervisors and clients to deliver efficient, safe and compliant services.

About You

• Experienced Domestic Gas Engineer with strong plumbing skills.
• Current ACS qualifications including CCN1, CENWAT and CKR1 (HTR1 and G3 desirable). Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and manage workloads effectively. Competent using handheld devices for job management and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence. Eligible to obtain and maintain SC and BPSS clearance.
• Experience within MOD, public sector or social housing environments would be advantageous.

Required Qualifications / Certifications

• CCN1 – Core Domestic Gas Safety
• CENWAT – Central Heating Boilers and Water Heaters
• CKR1 – Domestic Cookers and Hobs
• HTR1 – Gas Fires and Wall Heaters (Desirable) G3 Unvented Hot Water (Desirable)

Physical Requirements

This role involves practical, hands-on work and requires a good level of mobility and manual dexterity. You may at times be required to work at height, in confined spaces or on uneven ground, and to use a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £38,230 depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus
• Company Van and fuel card (business use) * Pension scheme and life assurance
• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays * Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will ideally be available to start as soon as possible, subject to notice periods and successful completion of required security clearance processes. Due to MOD contract requirements, a confirmed start date cannot be guaranteed until all necessary vetting has been completed.