Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer

Pertemps TM; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established commercial heating company seeks a Domestic Gas Engineer for servicing and installation work within South London/Surrey. The role requires Domestic Gas Safe certification with responsibilities including troubleshooting heating systems and maintaining accurate service records. The position offers a competitive salary, specialist tools, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Van, Fuel Card, Phone, PDA and PPE

22 days + bank holidays

Opportunities for overtime

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial and domestic heating systems.
• Ability to write RAMS and Safe Systems of Work.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned service work on heating appliances.
• Install and replace HVAC appliances including plumbing.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

Skills

HVAC installation and maintenance

Plumbing

Customer care

Communication

Education

Domestic Gas Safe certification

Tools

Specialist tools for HVAC

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24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Domestic Gas Engineer / Trainee Commercial Engineer £44/46k – South London/Surrey



My client are a commercial heating company who have been in operation for 25 years, providing mechanical engineering solutions to their customer portfolio.



They are now seeking a time served domestic heating engineer who is looking to obtain their commercial gas tickets.

All candidates must live within the south London/Surrey catchment area.



Key Duties

• Carry out planned service work on commercial and domestic combustion appliances (boilers, water heaters etc), plumbing, and some HVAC equipment (commercial appliances when fully trained / qualified)
• Install and replace HVAC appliances, including pipework and plumbing as part of small works projects.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in various heating systems.
• Maintain accurate service records using internal systems.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency call-out rota

Skills And Experience

• Experience with both commercial and domestic heating systems, including installation and maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Domestic Gas Safe certification is essential (commercial appliances when fully trained / qualified)
• Knowledge of plumbing and pipework installation.
• Understanding of heating systems within residential and commercial environments.
• Ability to write RAMS and Safe Systems of Work.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to customer care.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Enhanced DBS check required for work in schools and colleges.

Salary And Benefits

• £44/46k basic salary

• Competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for further training and professional development to obtaining their commercial gas elements
• Full support and specialist tools are provided
• 8.00 to 16.30 site hours
• Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice scheme of 4% Employer contribution* Employee Assistance Programme
• Van, Fuel Card, Phone, PDA and PPE, travel time and plenty of overtime on offer
• 22 days + bank holiday
• This is a great opportunity for an experienced domestic engineer to join a long established company that offers great benefits and ongoing career development.
• Call-out rota (currently 1 in 6 weeks, for weekdays OOH and weekends) £100 standby