Commercial Gas Engineer in Poplar, gb

Commercial Gas Engineer

Location:

London (Field-based)

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

My clients are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and self-motivated Commercial Gas Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves providing expert planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive breakdown support, diagnostics, repair, and installation services for a wide range of commercial and industrial boiler systems across client sites in London and the South East. The Engineer will ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the heating systems.

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial and industrial boiler plant and associated heating systems.
• Respond promptly to reactive breakdown calls, diagnose faults accurately and execute effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Conduct meticulous fault-finding on electrical, mechanical, and gas/oil components of boiler systems.
• Carry out boiler installations, commissioning and de-commissioning as required.
• Perform comprehensive combustion analysis and ensure optimal boiler efficiency and compliance.
• Execute gas safety inspections and maintain all necessary certifications and records.
• Identify and rectify defects on pumps, valves, plate heat exchangers, flue systems, and control panels.
• Provide clear and concise technical reports on work completed, parts used, and any further recommendations.
• Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards of safety, quality, and in compliance with industry regulations (e.g., Gas Safe, OFTEC, LOLER, COSHH, CDM).
• Liaise directly with clients, providing professional advice, updates, and excellent customer service.
• Manage vehicle stock and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota as required.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, particularly regarding health and safety.
• Maintain the company vehicle, tools and equipment in good working order.

• Full current Commercial Gas Safe accreditations, including COCN1, ICPN1, CIGA1, CDGA1, TPCP1A or TPCP1, CORT1 (desirable but not essential).
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heating & Ventilation, Gas Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as a Mobile Commercial Gas Engineer working on commercial/industrial boiler systems.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across a range of boiler manufacturers and types.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations pertinent to boiler operations.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.

• Oil Fired Appliance qualifications (OFTEC).
• Unvented Hot Water qualification (G3).
• Basic electrical qualifications (e.g., 18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) for boiler control.
• Relevant manufacturer training certifications.

• Highly organised with excellent time-management abilities, capable of planning own workload efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A meticulous approach to work with a keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure.
• IT literate for completing reports, managing job sheets, and using mobile applications.