Heating Engineer / Gas Engineer

Ardour Associates Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Career progression and development

Healthcare and dental cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Job summary

Ardour Associates Ltd is seeking an experienced Heating Engineer to service, maintain and repair domestic heating and hot water systems across Northampton and surrounding areas. The role requires a qualified Gas Engineer with strong fault-finding skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, completing repairs, and ensuring safety standards are met. A full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to join an out-of-hours rota are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold essential gas qualifications CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1.
• Experience servicing and repairing domestic heating/hot water systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of domestic heating and hot water systems in Northampton area.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Attend domestic properties and complete work to high quality standards.
• Provide professional and friendly customer service at all times.

Skills

Gas safety

Fault-finding

Customer service

Independent worker

Driving licence

Education

Gas qualifications CCN1/CENWAT/HTR1/CKR1

Job description

Heating Engineer

Location: Northampton and surrounding areas

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours per week)

Additional: Evening and weekend call-out rota

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Heating Engineer to join a busy team covering domestic properties across the Northampton area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing domestic heating and hot water systems, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This role would suit a qualified Gas Engineer with strong technical knowledge, excellent fault-finding skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair work on domestic heating and hot water systems across the Northampton area.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently to ensure heating and hot water systems operate safely and effectively.
• Attend domestic properties and complete all work to the required quality standards.
• Provide professional and friendly customer service when dealing with customers, residents and tenants.
• Communicate job updates and progress clearly to relevant teams and customers.
• Complete all required job sheets, service records and paperwork accurately using electronic and manual systems.
• Follow all Health and Safety procedures and relevant legislation, including risk assessments, safe systems of work and COSHH requirements.
• Comply with stock ordering and auditing procedures to ensure the correct parts are available to complete jobs.
• Participate in an evening and weekend out-of-hours call-out rota.

Requirements

• Essential gas qualifications, including:
• CCN1 - Core Domestic Gas Safety
• CENWAT - Central Heating and Water Heating Appliances
• HTR1 - Domestic Gas Fires and Wall Heaters
• CKR1 - Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances
• Previous experience servicing, maintaining and repairing domestic heating and hot water systems.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A professional, reliable and organised approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily workload effectively.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to participate in the evening and weekend call-out rota.

What's on Offer

• £42,000 per annum.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working hours.
• Support with professional qualifications and ongoing development.
• Employee wellbeing programme and occupational health support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages.
• Healthcare and dental cash plan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant eligibility, reference and DBS checks, including confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

If you're an experienced Gas or Heating Engineer looking for a stable, full-time position covering the Northampton area, we'd be keen to hear from you.

We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be discussed throughout the recruitment process.