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Mears

Gas Engineer

Mears
Peterborough, England3 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

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We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Gas Engineer to join our team, delivering high-quality gas servicing, repairs, and installations across our clients’ housing stock. Your role will be vital in ensuring that all gas appliances and systems are safe, compliant, and fit for continued use.

You’ll carry out a range of domestic gas works including boiler diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and installations. Accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are essential, as your work directly impacts the wellbeing of residents, staff, and the wider public. You’ll be expected to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out servicing, repairs, and installations of domestic gas appliances including boilers.

  • Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently and safely

  • Perform landlord gas safety inspections and issue certificates (CP12s) On average you will complete 8 a day.

  • Ensure all work complies with current gas regulations and internal procedures

  • Respond to emergency call-outs and urgent repairs when required

  • Record all work completed using handheld devices or job management systems

  • Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and internal teams to ensure clear communication

  • Maintain van stock levels and order materials as needed – When low on stock, you will email the supplier and the stock will be ready to collect the next day.

  • Identify and report any safeguarding concerns or property hazards

  • Work collaboratively with other trades to complete multi-skill jobs – Sometimes in contact with MSO. Most of the time will be working alone, unless working on DNVO sites (Do Not Visit Alone)

  • Participate in toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety briefings

  • Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

  • Support apprentices or junior engineers when required

  • Key Criteria:

  • Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance

  • Hold valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1)

  • Experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis, and installation

  • Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles

  • Knowledge of current gas safety legislation and compliance standards

  • Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred)

  • Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices

  • Flexible and willing to travel across properties and attend out-of-hours callouts

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Work Typeonsite
    Posted4 April 2026
    Closes7 September 2026

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