Mobile Gas Technician

Dalkia UK; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

23 days holiday + birthday off + bank

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance (after 1 yr)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Mobile Gas Technician based in Runcorn, covering sites across Merseyside. You will perform PPM, reactive maintenance and repairs on gas appliances and boilers, diagnosing faults with gas analysers and supporting project works.

Travel and out-of-hours work are part of the role, with overtime paid where applicable. You’ll join the Mobile Support Team, reporting to the Mobile Support Supervisor, and ensure safety, efficiency and compliance with health and safety standards

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in mechanical discipline or equivalent.
• Gas and oil-fired appliance experience with PPM and reactive works.
• NIC accreditation for gas installations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM, reactive maintenance and emergency repairs on gas appliances and boilers.
• Diagnose faults and assess combustion performance using gas analysers.
• Deliver minor projects and plant replacements as needed.
• Maintain maintenance records and provide clear reports on condition and repairs.
• Coordinate visiting subcontractors and advise on service delivery.
• Work safely and participate in the out-of-hours rota.

Skills

Gas appliance maintenance

Gas analysis with analysers

Boiler and heating systems maintenance

Health & safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in mechanical discipline (e.g., Heating and Ventilating) or City & Guilds qualification

F‑Gas 2079, BS 7671 18th Edition, PASMA/IPAF, OFTEC or oil-fired appliance training

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Gas analysers

CAFM systems

Air handling units knowledge

Job description

Mobile Gas Technician

Location: Based in Runcorn, covering sites across Merseyside.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working eight hours per day with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break. Start and finish times are agreed locally between 7am and 7pm.

Travel of up to one hour before and after your working day is expected in your own time. You'll also work Saturdays as part of a rota and participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota, with authorised overtime paid at time and a half or double time, depending on when it is worked.

About The Role

We're looking for a skilled Mobile Mechanical Technician with domestic and commercial gas expertise to join our Mobile Support Team. Reporting to the Mobile Support Supervisor, you'll deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and additional works across our Facilities Management contracts, helping keep boilers, heating plant and associated mechanical systems safe, reliable and efficient.

You’ll diagnose faults, respond to breakdowns and emergencies, and undertake minor projects and plant replacement works. Working closely with clients, colleagues and specialist subcontractors, you'll provide technical support and accurate reporting, ensuring work meets contractual deadlines, engineering standards and health and safety requirements.

Our Environment

You’ll work across client sites, supporting the delivery of safe, compliant and well-maintained buildings through our mobile Facilities Management service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM, reactive maintenance and emergency repairs on domestic and commercial gas appliances, oil‑fired equipment, boilers, heating and ventilation systems and associated mechanical plant.
• Diagnose faults and assess combustion performance using gas analysers, maintaining engineering standards to improve plant efficiency, reliability and operational performance.
• Deliver additional works, minor projects and plant replacements, identifying remedial requirements and opportunities to improve or extend the services provided.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and quality assurance records, providing clear reports on equipment condition, lifecycle requirements, estimated repair times and chargeable works.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, coordinate visiting specialist subcontractors and provide technical advice to support service delivery.
• Work safely in accordance with site procedures and health and safety requirements, meeting PPM and reactive deadlines and participating in the out-of-hours call‑out rota.

What We're Looking For

• An NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant mechanical discipline, such as Heating and Ventilating, or a relevant City & Guilds qualification or recognised equivalent.
• Relevant qualifications covering domestic and commercial gas, together with NIC accreditation for gas installations.
• Experience of maintaining gas and oil‑fired appliances, delivering mechanical PPM and reactive works, and using gas analysers to assess combustion and improve efficiency.
• Competent working knowledge of air handling units, building management systems, air conditioning equipment, cold water systems, heating and ventilation systems and water treatment.
• A full UK driving licence, with the ability to organise your workload, work effectively within a mobile team and communicate clearly with clients.

F‑Gas 2079, BS 7671 18th Edition, PASMA/IPAF certification, OFTEC accreditation or recognised oil‑fired appliance training, specialist water treatment knowledge, health and safety training and experience of CAFM systems would further support your application.

Why Join Us?

You’ll bring your gas and mechanical expertise to a varied mobile role, supporting clients and helping maintain the performance of essential building services. You’ll also have opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress your career across our Facilities Management and wider Group businesses.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company van provided.
• 23 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays + birthday off, + option to purchase additional 5 days
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (after 1 year service)
• Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
• Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend'
• The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
• Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
• Company sick pay
• Access to wellbeing programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
• Full induction and training
• Uniform and PPE
• Access to our extensive career portal with career planner tool and online learning

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.