Gas Engineer

Mears Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of maintenance services is seeking a Gas Engineer to work in Peterborough. The role involves performing gas repairs and maintenance in residential properties while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary, company van, and various benefits including annual leave and volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van

Fuel card

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified to City and Guilds standards.
• Hold current ACS certification for gas work.
• Experience with domestic gas installations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with reactive repairs in properties.
• Carry out service repairs, breakdowns, and new installations.
• Maintain high standards for safety and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Gas Service Engineer qualification

Understanding of building control requirements

Experience with heating boilers and plumbing

Reliability and willingness for extra hours

UK Driving License

Education

City and Guilds or equivalent

ACS certification (CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1)

Job description

Full Time, Permanent, 42.5hrs a week: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Salary up to £38,556 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provide tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.

About the Role:

A Gas Engineer within our Peterborough branch will support residents with reactive repairs across our portfolio of properties working on a planned route this will include carrying out service repairs and assisting with any breakdowns and new installs.

Ensure all gas work complies with The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and Mears Gas Procedures. Perform gas repairs and maintenance in domestic premises per work orders, maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The applicant must be gas qualified with current Domestic ACS certification. Complete and maintain all relevant paperwork and electronic records for audit and invoicing purposes. Seek authorization for any work differing from the original order and document additional work. Manage stock and materials as needed. Report safeguarding concerns promptly. Participate in emergency call-out cover when required to ensure contract compliance and service user satisfaction.

Role Criteria:

• Qualified to City and Guilds/ Gas Service Engineer standard and hold appropriate ACS certification CCN1, CENWAT, and CKR1 minimum (CMDDA1 is preferable but not essential)
• Good understanding of current legislation, building control requirements and governing body requirements
• Experience in similar position; with Heating boilers, central heating, piping, plumbing, valves.
• Must be a reliable individual – open to potential extra hours with a call out rota (where there is a business need).
• UK Driving License

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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About Us

We are the people behind the smile!At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK.Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility