Lead Gas Detection Engineer - Technical Lead

Meridian Business Support; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (incl.

Company Sick Pay

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Workplace pension

Eye care scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting a Gas Engineer in Irthlingborough to join a thriving safety equipment company. The role is permanent, with standard hours and a salary of £35,000 plus bonus and benefits.

You will lead gas detection and location systems, ensuring compliance and providing technical support. The successful candidate will have strong diagnostic skills, experience with gas detection equipment, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience with gas detection equipment and calibration.
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Mentoring or coaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, repair, and calibrate gas detection and location systems.
• Act as technical lead for product category, ensuring compliance with legislation and manufacturer requirements.
• Review and approve calibration and service documentation.
• Investigate equipment faults, failures, and customer issues.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers (phone, email, onsite).
• Mentor engineers and trainees, supporting skills development.
• Conduct quality checks and contribute to process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records in Syrinx and support hire/sales order processing.
• Uphold workshop safety, housekeeping, and operational standards.
• Deputise for the Workshop Manager when required.

Skills

Gas detection equipment

Calibration

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Documentation

Tools

Syrinx

Job description

Meridian Business Support is recruiting a Gas Engineer in Irthlingborough to join a thriving safety equipment company. The role is permanent, with standard hours and a salary of £35,000 plus bonus and benefits.

You will lead gas detection and location systems, ensuring compliance and providing technical support. The successful candidate will have strong diagnostic skills, experience with gas detection equipment, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.