Gas Engineer

About the Role

The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality gas servicing, repairs and installations across the organisation’s housing stock, ensuring that all gas appliances and systems are safe, compliant and fit for use. Working both independently and within a team, the engineer will maintain high standards of customer service, health and safety, and regulatory compliance. • Service, repair and install domestic gas appliances such as boilers, cookers and fires • Diagnose faults and carry out remedial works safely and efficiently • Perform landlord gas safety inspections and issue CP12 certificates • Ensure all work complies with current gas regulations and internal procedures • Work on void properties, gas moves, pipe re‑runs and meter relocations • Relocate gas pipes for new cooker layouts • Respond to emergency call‑outs and urgent repairs as required • Record all 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 needed • Identify and report safeguarding concerns or property hazards • Collaborate with other trades on multi‑skill jobs • Participate in toolbox talks, training sessions and safety briefings • Wear PPE and follow health & safety procedures at all times • Support apprentices or junior engineers as needed

Key Responsibilities

• ▸gas installation
• ▸fault diagnosis
• ▸safety inspections
• ▸pipe relocation
• ▸emergency repairs
• ▸record keeping

What You Bring

Mears Group is offering a permanent full‑time Gas Engineer role in Medway, based in Gillingham, with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum plus a company vehicle and fuel card. The position is 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and requires a full UK driving licence. Key requirements include City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Gas Installation and Maintenance, a valid ACS certification, and proven experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis and installation. Candidates must also demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to use digital job‑management tools, and a full UK driving licence. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to background, identity and security checks. For further information or to discuss the role, contact Francesca Swan at [email protected]. • Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance • Hold a 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 • Preferred experience working in social housing or local authority environments • 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 call‑outs • Full UK driving licence

Requirements

• ▸nvq level3
• ▸acs certification
• ▸boiler servicing
• ▸electrical safety
• ▸digital tools
• ▸driving licence

Benefits

Mears offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, paid volunteering leave, staff discounts through Mears Rewards, a share‑save scheme, family‑friendly policies and access to EAP counselling sessions. The company also promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, supports the Armed Forces Covenant and encourages voluntary sharing of background information to improve social mobility. • Up to £40,000 salary plus company vehicle and fuel card • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Annual Mears Fun Day and paid volunteering leave • Staff discounts via Mears Rewards (groceries, holidays, eye tests, etc.) • Share‑save scheme and family‑friendly policies • Access to EAP counselling sessions

Work Environment

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