Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer to join their team in South West London. This role focuses on developing skills in servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial heating systems across various properties. The company offers a supportive environment with extensive training and funded qualifications to help you transition from domestic to commercial gas work. With competitive salary options, a company van, and generous annual leave, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in the gas engineering field. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in building services!

Benefits

Company van

Extensive overtime paid

23 days annual leave

Funded commercial gas qualifications

Qualifications

• Domestic gas qualifications required, including CCN1.
• 3-5 years of experience with domestic gas boilers/heating systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing and repairs on domestic and light commercial heating systems.
• Support work within commercial plant rooms and learn about gas appliances.

Skills

Fault-finding

Service and repair

Installation of domestic appliances

Basic maintenance

Knowledge of commercial gas appliances

Education

Domestic Gas Qualifications (CCN1)

Tools

Heating systems

Mechanical equipment

Job description

A Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer is required for a well-established building services provider based in South West London who has been in operation since 1985 holding long-standing contracts with private managing agencies of commercial buildings.

The company is seeking a skilled Domestic engineer who is looking to upskill to Commercial Gas. The Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer will assist with carrying out a variety of tasks, primarily focused on the service, maintenance, and repair of commercial heating systems and plant rooms. Work will be carried out across a mix of commercial properties and communal residential buildings (such as plant rooms within apartment complexes and flats).

Trainee Commercial Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary 40,000 - 46,000 depending on experience
• Company van with limited personal use
• Extensive overtime paid 1.5 & 2x
• Working hours 8am - 4:30pm on site, plus 1-hour additional pay per day, for travel
• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Call out rota 1 in 6 weeks plus stand by and overtime
• Funded commercial gas qualifications

Trainee Commercial Engineer Job Overview

Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer required to work across London as a mobile engineer, with a focus on upskilling towards commercial work.

• Assist with servicing, fault-finding, and repairs on domestic and light commercial heating systems across London & the Home Counties
• Support work within commercial plant rooms, developing knowledge of commercial gas appliances, heating systems, and associated mechanical equipment
• Carry out routine mechanical tasks, including basic maintenance of pumps, heat exchangers, valves, and pressure vessels under supervision
• Learn to diagnose faults and support remedial works, with training provided to ensure safe, efficient operation and compliance with relevant standards

Trainee Commercial Engineer Job Requirements

• Domestic Gas Qualifications, including CCN1
• Experience in either service and repair, or installation of domestic appliances and plant rooms
• 3-5 years' experience working on domestic gas boilers / heating systems
• Hold knowledge of commercial gas appliances
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Based within a commutable distance of South West London

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.