Gas Engineer

Gas Engineer

Base Location: Midlands and East of England

Full Time, 37.5 Hours, Permanent

£39,463 + Van with private use + Benefits
 

Key Purpose
The primary function of this role is to undertake boiler servicing, installation, maintenance, breakdown response, fault diagnosis, and the completion of gas safety certificates. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to diagnose gas-related faults, ensure safe and methodical working practices, and provide guidance to non-trade maintenance operatives, fostering a collaborative relationship with Housing teams.

Key Accountabilities

Property Maintenance

• Report faults using the AORA system and follow up until resolved.
• Work with subcontractors to ensure access, quality standards, and approvals.
• Carry out checks on subcontractor work and share feedback with the team.

Gas Work

• Install and repair gas appliances and systems.
• Check and fix gas leaks and safety devices.
• Keep accurate gas safety records and ensure quality of all gas work.

Health & Safety

• Always work safely and follow safety reports (like asbestos or risk alerts).
• Raise issues or request more information if needed before starting work.

Materials & Tools

• Buy materials only from approved suppliers and keep receipts.
• Get approval for tools or equipment over £100.
• Look after all tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Waste & Cleanliness

• Remove waste from properties and dispose of it properly.
• Report any cleaning needs through the AORA system.

Work Planning

• Understand the contract requirements and meet all deadlines.
• Make sure all tasks meet our quality standards.

Essential Skills and Certifications

• Recognised gas industry qualifications.
• Gas Safe registration.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Domestic Natural Gas Installation & Maintenance.
• CENWAT, CKR1 certifications.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• CRB and CTC security clearance.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
• A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
• A safe and supportive culture.
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.