Leak Detection Engineer

Harmuns; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing leak detection company is seeking a Leak Detection Engineer in Dartford. The role requires a Gas-Safe qualified heating engineer with strong people skills and the ability to work under pressure. You will locate hidden leaks utilizing modern detection tools, perform necessary repairs, and document your findings daily. Full training is provided for candidates without previous leak detection experience. The position offers a competitive salary and the potential for career growth in a customer-focused environment.

Benefits

Good salary

Full and ongoing training

Uniform provided

Opportunity to join a growing company

Qualifications

• Gas-Safe qualification is mandatory.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Clean DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Find hidden leaks using modern equipment like thermal imaging and moisture meters.
• Drain down central heating systems to find leaks.
• Undertake repairs to exposed areas.
• Compile daily reports evidencing the leak detection process.

Skills

Great people skills

Good time management

Natural ability to problem-solve

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Gas-Safe qualified engineer

Tools

Typical tools a Gas-Safe engineer would carry

Job description

Background

We are a growing leak detection company based in Berkshire, servicing customers across London, the Home Counties and the wider South‑East.

Due to our growth, we are looking to recruit a Leak Detection Engineer. Previous experience of leak detection is not essential as full training will be provided; however, we do require the person to be a Gas‑Safe qualified heating engineer. If you are tired of lugging heavy cylinders around, this might be the career change for you!

Information

Contractor Salary: £60,000‑£80,000 per annum.

Initially the role will be on a full‑time exclusive contractor basis. After a set period, if you and the company mutually agree, you will join as a member of staff with further enhanced benefits including pension.

Job schedule: Monday – Friday 9 am start. Occasional weekend work available if wanting to do additional hours.

Geographical location: Ideally South Ockenden / Dartford / Sevenoaks (East / South East Greater London).

Job Role

• You will be required to find hidden leaks using modern equipment such as thermal imaging, tracer gas, moisture meters and acoustic listening devices.
• Draining down of central heating systems to expand gas into the heating system to find the leak.
• Undertake repairs to exposed areas.
• Compile daily report, evidencing the process of leak detection including commentary and pictures.

Requirements

• Great people skills.
• Good time management.
• Natural ability to problem‑solve.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Gas‑Safe qualified engineer.
• No specific IT skills needed as training will be provided.
• Van, full UK driving licence and all the tools a typical Gas‑Safe engineer would carry.
• Clean DBS.

Benefits

• Good salary.
• 1 job per day.
• Full and ongoing training.
• Uniform provided.
• Opportunity to join a growing customer‑focused company.

Job Type: Full‑time.

Pay: £60,000–£80,000 per year.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday.
• Weekend availability.

Experience

• Gas‑Safe (required).

Work Location: On the road.