Gas Safety Inspector (RGI) – Scheme Auditor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Naas; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

22 days annual leave + holidays

Ongoing technical training

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Gas Safety Inspector – Registered Gas Installer (RGI) to join our safety team in Ireland. The role focuses on planning and executing risk-based audits of RGIs, documenting findings in SIMS, and ensuring compliance with the RGI Scheme Criteria and relevant regulations.

Strong communication, independence and integrity are essential. You will work with installers and the public to promote gas safety, manage inspections across an allocated area, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in the gas industry.
• Advanced Craft Certificate in Gas Fitting, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration or Pipefitting, or equivalent.
• DGS or NDGS Award with eligibility for RGI registration.
• Full, clean driving licence and Safe Pass + Manual Handling certificates.
• Assessor qualification (City & Guilds A1/A2) or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience of audit, inspection or competence-assessment work.
• Experience of investigating complaints or writing technical reports.
• Strong technical knowledge of domestic, non-domestic and LPG gas installations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out risk-based audits and inspections of RGIs, with documentation in SIMS.
• Assess compliance and record non-conformances; communicate requirements for corrective action.
• Investigate complaints relating to gas works and prepare investigation reports.
• Provide clarification on standards and scheme requirements; maintain inspection integrity.
• Represent the scheme professionally with installers, customers and the public.
• Manage inspections to meet programme targets and maintain technical competence.

Skills

Sound judgement

Written communication

Independent working

IT systems

Education

Advanced Craft Certificate (Gas Fitting or related)

Assessor qualification (City & Guilds A1/A2)

Tools

SIMS system

Job description

SGS is seeking a Gas Safety Inspector – Registered Gas Installer (RGI) to join our safety team in Ireland. The role focuses on planning and executing risk-based audits of RGIs, documenting findings in SIMS, and ensuring compliance with the RGI Scheme Criteria and relevant regulations.

Strong communication, independence and integrity are essential. You will work with installers and the public to promote gas safety, manage inspections across an allocated area, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of