Job title
Gas Engineer (Self-Employed)
Pay
£39,000 to £65,000 OTE per year equivalent
Day rate/price work by agreement, based on experience and availability
Location
Thanet, Kent and surrounding areas
About Freeflo
Freeflo Plumbing & Heating is a local, customer-focused team handling boiler installs, servicing, repairs and general plumbing. We keep jobs tidy, communicate clearly, and take pride in workmanship.
The role
You'll diagnose, repair and install domestic central heating and hot water systems, plus general plumbing. Strong knowledge of S- and Y-plan wiring is essential. You'll work independently, solve problems on site, and treat customers' homes with care.
Typical work
* Fault-finding and repairs on combis, heat-only and system boilers
* System conversions and upgrades (open-vented to sealed, etc.)
* Unvented cylinders, controls, TRVs, filters and treatment
* Domestic plumbing repairs and small installs
* Occasional out-of-hours by agreement
Hours
* Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00
* Overtime and some weekends available by agreement
* Full-time or part-time patterns considered
What we're looking for
Essential
* Gas Safe registered (core + appliances) and current card
* Solid knowledge of S- and Y-plan systems
* Minimum 2 years' plumbing/heating experience post-training (3+ ideal)
* Full UK driving licence and your own van
* Own tools and analyser (calibrated)
* Able to pass a DBS check
* Live in Thanet or able to relocate before starting
Nice to have
* G3 Unvented, Water Regs, LPG, OFTEC or F-Gas
* Controls familiarity: Hive, Nest, Tado, Heatmiser, OpenTherm
* Basic electrical testing for heating controls
What you'll need to bring
* Self-employment status
* Your own van and tools (we do not provide a van/tools)
* A tidy work style and good customer communication
What we offer
* Consistent local work and fair, transparent pricing
* Supportive team and straightforward scheduling
* Prompt payment and clear scopes
* Chance to grow with a respected local brand
How to apply
Click Apply to go to our short application form. It takes 10–15 minutes.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £39,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 9 – 45 per week
Application question(s):
* Are you currently Gas Safe registered? Please provide your registration number and expiry.
* Do you have at least 2 years' domestic plumbing/heating experience?
* Do you have a full UK driving licence and your own van and tools?
* Are you based in the Thanet area, or able to relocate before starting?
* Can you pass a DBS check?
* How familiar are you with S- and Y-plan heating systems?
Work Location: On the road