Gas Engineer

Gas Engineer

Location: Rotherham

Salary: Up to £40,434.45 per annum plus company vehicle and fuel card

Contract Type: Full time – Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role:

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Gas Engineer to join our team in Rotherham, delivering high-quality gas servicing, repairs, and installations across our clients’ housing stock. Your role will be vital in ensuring that all gas appliances and systems are safe, compliant, and fit for continued use.

You’ll carry out a range of domestic gas works including boiler diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and installations. Accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are essential, as your work directly impacts the wellbeing of residents, staff, and the wider public. You’ll be expected to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out servicing, repairs, and installations of domestic gas appliances including boilers, cookers, and fires
• Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently and safely
• Perform landlord gas safety inspections and issue certificates (CP12s)
• Ensure all work complies with current gas regulations and internal procedures
• Respond to emergency call-outs and urgent repairs when required
• Record all work completed using handheld devices or job management systems
• Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and internal teams to ensure clear communication
• Maintain van stock levels and order materials as needed
• Identify and report any safeguarding concerns or property hazards
• Work collaboratively with other trades to complete multi-skill jobs
• Participate in toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety briefings
• Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times
• Support apprentices or junior engineers when required

Key Criteria

• Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 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
• Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred)
• 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 callouts
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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