Gas Engineer

We are recruiting for a Gas Engineer to join a thriving safety equipment company based in Irthlingborough. This is a permanent role working Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-4.30pm. A salary of £35,000 + bonus + excellent beneifts and training opportunities are on offer for the successful candidate!

Join a leading UK supplier of confined space and site safety equipment as an experienced Gas Engineer specialising in Gas Detection and Location Systems to join their growing team.

• Inspect, service, repair, and calibrate gas detection and location systems.
• Act as the technical lead for your product category, ensuring compliance with legislation and manufacturer requirements.
• Review and approve calibration and service documentation.
• Investigate equipment faults, failures, and customer issues.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers (phone, email, onsite).
• Mentor engineers and trainees, supporting skills development.
• Conduct quality checks and contribute to process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records in Syrinx and support hire/sales order processing.
• Uphold workshop safety, housekeeping, and operational standards.
• Deputise for the Workshop Manager when required.

• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with gas detection equipment, calibration, or electronic diagnostics.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Proven mentoring or coaching experience.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to compliance.
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced workshop environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown).
• Company Sick Pay (subject to eligibility).
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance (post‑probation).
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Eye care scheme.
• Free onsite parking.

If you’re an experienced Gas Engineer with expertise in gas detection or location systems—and you’re ready to step into a technical lead role,we’d love to hear from you.