Commercial Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer

Overview

Commercial Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location:

Mobile role covering various sites across the UK

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 (40 hours per week)
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 (£24.04-£26.44 per hour)

Reports To:

Directors
Pre‑Employment Checks:
Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references required

The Commercial Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer will be responsible for the service, maintenance, repair, and installation of gas appliances and systems across commercial and domestic properties. This role requires strong diagnostic skills, a proactive approach, and a commitment to delivering a high first‑time fix rate and excellent customer service. Flexibility is essential, as additional duties may be required in line with operational needs.

• Service & Maintenance
  • Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and safety checks on a variety of gas heating systems.
  • Identify required remedial works to ensure systems remain compliant with current gas/oil safety regulations.
  • Deliver responsive maintenance and repairs as instructed.
• Breakdowns & Diagnostics
  • Attend reactive call-outs to diagnose, fault find, and repair gas appliances efficiently.
  • Provide high levels of first-time fixes through strong technical knowledge and experience.
  • Make informed decisions if the required work differs from the original job order and report to management accordingly.
• Installation
  • Install commercial boilers and associated plant equipment.
  • Direct support staff or helpers during installation or assembly works.
• Customer Care & Communication
  • Communicate professionally with clients, tenants, and site representatives.
  • Liaise with management and/or clients to ensure work is completed to high standards.
  • Maintain a positive, professional attitude at all times.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Adhere to all site rules, company policies, and Health & Safety requirements.
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with industry codes and best practices.
  • Accurately complete all job-related documentation and return required information promptly.
• Tools, Vehicles & Materials
  • Use company vehicles and equipment safely and in line with policies.
  • Maintain all tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
  • Purchase materials with a cost‑effective, best‑value approach.
  • Keep company property clean, organised, and in good condition.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Support the identification and quoting of additional works where required.
  • Participate in the emergency call-out rota.
  • Maintain up-to-date training and certifications relevant to the role.

• Essential Experience
  • Proven experience in commercial gas service, repair, fault finding, and maintenance.
  • Strong diagnostic skills and ability to use electrical test equipment, including multimeters.
  • Flexible approach to travel across the West & East Midlands and wider areas when required.
  • Willingness to work additional hours based on operational needs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with tenants, clients, and the public.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Full clean UK driving licence.
• Qualifications
  • ACS qualifications: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, CDGA1, CIGA1, TPCP1, TPCP1A, CORT1, COMCAT.

• Pay reviewed after successful probation period.
• Paid door-to-door (minus 30 minutes travel and 1 hour daily lunch).
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• On-call rota (1 in 6-8 weeks):
  • £100 standby payment
  • First hour at £40
  • Additional hours at time and a half
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Company health scheme (Vitality).
• Company commercial vehicle with fuel card and M6 toll tag.
• Company phone and expenses card.
• Power tools provided.
• Company clothing, PPE, and boots allowance.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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