Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Domestic Gas Engineer to join their team in South London/Surrey. This role involves servicing and maintaining commercial and domestic heating systems, with opportunities for further training and professional development. The company offers a competitive salary, full support, and specialist tools, along with a pension scheme and employee assistance program. If you are passionate about heating engineering and looking for a supportive environment to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Van and Fuel Card

Phone and PDA

Overtime opportunities

22 days + bank holiday

Call-out rota standby pay

Qualifications

• Experience with both commercial and domestic heating systems is essential.
• Domestic Gas Safe certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned service work on heating appliances and plumbing.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in heating systems.

Skills

Experience with commercial heating systems

Domestic Gas Safe certification

Knowledge of plumbing and pipework installation

Understanding of heating systems

Ability to write RAMS and Safe Systems of Work

Strong communication skills

Full driving licence

Tools

Specialist tools

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Posted:

05.04.2025

Expiry Date:

20.05.2025

Job Description:

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

My client is a commercial heating company that has 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

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.