Lead Gas Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

33 days holiday

On-call rota with payments

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is handling an expanding Hampshire-based plumbing and heating contractor seeking a Lead Gas Engineer to oversee complex servicing, fault-finding and repairs across the PO postcode area.

You will work with the Operations Manager, supervise engineers, and support customer issues while progressing toward a Technical Manager role as the company grows. A full UK driving licence and Domestic Gas tickets are essential.

Qualifications

• Domestic Gas tickets essential: CCN1, CKR1, CPA1, HTR1 and CENWAT.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineer within the team alongside the Operations Manager.
• Perform complex fault-finding and repairs on domestic boilers and heating systems across the PO postcode area.
• Provide technical support to engineers, oversee works, train staff and carry out quality audits.

Skills

Gas servicing

Fault finding

Team supervision

Driving licence

Job description

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP50000 per annum + 33 days holiday, local work, van

Position: Lead Gas Engineer

Location: Covering PO postcodes from an office in Emsworth, Hampshire

We currently have an opportunity available with an expanding plumbing and heating contractor based in Hampshire who have just set new records for works completed and are looking to double their workforce along with expanding into the renewable heating sector.

• Working alongside the Operations Manager as the Lead Engineer within the team
• Completing complex fault-finding and breakdown repairs on domestic boilers and heating systems across the PO postcode area
• Providing technical support to engineers within the team along with overseeing their works, completing training and carrying out quality audits on completed jobs
• Liaising directly with customers, providing technical support and being a point of contact for any issues and escalations
• Working on a 1 in every 4 week call out rota (additional payments included)
• Eventually progressing into a Technical Manager position within the company as they grow
• Strong background of completing servicing, fault-finding and repairs on domestic heating systems including boilers, radiators, cylinders and associated systems
• Experienced in supervising engineers, both junior/apprentice-level and qualified engineers
• Domestic Gas tickets essential, including CCN1, CKR1, CPA1, HTR1 and CENWAT
• Any additional ticket/qualifications including Oil, LPG, F-Gas or heat pumps would be highly desirable
• Based within a commutable distance of the PO postcode area (Portsmouth across to Bognor Regis), and happy to travel to sites across the area
• Holding a full UK driving licence

Lead Gas Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Company bonus provided (full details to be discussed at interview)
• Company vehicle provided
• Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• 1 in 4 week on call rota, with an on call bonus paid along with payments for each job