Mechanical Engineer – Gas Bias (Commercial / Retail)

MIES Facilities Management; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

MIES Facilities Management is hiring a skilled Mechanical Engineer with a Gas Bias to join their team in West Midlands. The position involves maintenance and service of mechanical systems, especially focusing on commercial gas, heating, and plumbing in diverse environments. Candidates need specific gas safety qualifications and should possess strong diagnostic skills. The role includes significant travel and offers generous benefits including a competitive salary, overtime, and company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience working on commercial gas appliances and heating systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with schedules.
• Respond to reactive maintenance calls within agreed SLA.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical systems.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Commercial gas maintenance

Planning preventative maintenance (PPM)

Education

COCN1 or CCN1 with relevant Commercial Gas Modules

Relevant Commercial Gas Certifications

Tools

Company systems for documentation

Job description

Midlands & Surrounding Areas

38-hour standard working week. On-call rota may be required

Join a Growing Engineering Team

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer with a Gas Bias to join our growing team working across the West Midlands and surrounding areas.

The role involves working across a variety of sites including retail environments, commercial buildings, and refurbishment projects, carrying out maintenance, servicing, reactive repairs, and small installation works across mechanical systems with a focus on commercial gas, heating, and plumbing systems.

This is a field-based role offering paid door-to-door travel, regular overtime opportunities, and a company vehicle, providing long-term stable work within a professional and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules and industry best practices
• Respond to reactive maintenance and service calls within agreed SLA response times
• Perform small installation works across mechanical systems including commercial gas, heating, and plumbing
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical and gas systems
• Complete risk assessments prior to PPM and reactive works
• Request and manage parts required for maintenance and repair work
• Carry out proactive site inspections and identify remedial works where required
• Maintain accurate job reports and documentation using company systems
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards and gas safety regulations
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, site teams, and colleagues

Essential Qualifications

• COCN1 (Commercial Core Gas Safety) or CCN1 with relevant Commercial Gas Modules
• Relevant Commercial Gas Certifications (e.g. CIGA1, CORT1, ICPN1, TPCP1/1A depending on experience)
• Experience working on commercial gas appliances and heating systems
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications and Benefits

• Additional Commercial Gas modules
• Relevant Mechanical / Plumbing NVQ or City & Guilds qualification
• Experience working within retail and commercial environments
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems
• £40,000 – £45,000 salary depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Company van and company credit card for work expenses
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Long‑term stable work within a growing company
• Company tablet / laptop, uniform, and structured training matrix tailored to the role