Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Gas Engineer
Skilled Gas Engineer delivering domestic gas servicing, repairs and safety inspections.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Service and repair domestic gas appliances, including boilers • Diagnose faults and carry out remedial work safely and efficiently • Perform landlord gas safety inspections and issue CP12 certificates (average 4 per day) • Ensure all work complies with gas regulations and internal procedures • Respond to emergency call‑outs and urgent repairs • Record work using handheld devices or job management systems • Liaise with tenants, housing officers and internal teams for clear communication • Maintain van stock levels and order materials when low • Identify and report safeguarding concerns or property hazards • Collaborate with other trades on multi‑skill jobs; work alone unless on DNVO sites • Participate in toolbox talks, training sessions and safety briefings • Support apprentices or junior engineers as needed
Key Responsibilities
- ▸gas servicing
- ▸fault diagnosis
- ▸safety inspections
- ▸emergency repairs
- ▸job recording
- ▸regulatory compliance
What You Bring
Mears is seeking a skilled, safety‑conscious Gas Engineer for the Response team in Caerphilly. The role involves delivering high‑quality gas servicing and repairs across the client’s housing stock, ensuring appliances and systems are safe, compliant and fit for use. You will work independently and as part of a team, maintaining strong customer service and compliance. • Wear required PPE and follow health & safety procedures • Hold City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification 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 • Preferable experience in social housing or local authority environments • Excellent customer‑focused communication skills • 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 and attend out‑of‑hours callouts • Full UK driving licence
Requirements
- ▸nvq level3
- ▸acs cert
- ▸boiler service
- ▸gas legislation
- ▸digital tools
- ▸driving licence
Benefits
The position offers up to £36,986.95 per annum, a company vehicle and fuel card, on a full‑time permanent basis (42.5 hrs/week, Monday‑Friday) with an out‑of‑hours rota. The out‑of‑hours rota occurs once every 20 days, starting around 4:30 pm and lasting until 8:00 am the next morning. An additional uplift applies, and work completed after 4 am exempts you from the following day’s shift; finishing before 3 am requires you back in the afternoon. Mears Group is committed to diversity, inclusion and social mobility, supporting veterans and offering voluntary background questions. The company values customers, innovation, teamwork and responsibility, and provides a supportive environment with accessible recruitment assistance. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Annual Mears Fun Day and volunteering leave • Staff perks with Mears Rewards (discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, share‑save scheme, etc.) • Company vehicle and fuel card • Access to Employee Assistance Programme counselling sessions
Work Environment
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