About the Role
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We are looking for skilled Gas Engineers to join our team in Birmingham. This role will play a key part in delivering high‑quality gas servicing, repairs and installations across domestic housing stock, ensuring all gas appliances and systems are safe, compliant and fit for continued use. Your work will directly support resident safety, regulatory compliance and the successful mobilisation and ongoing delivery of this new contract.
You will carry out a wide range of domestic gas works, including boiler diagnostics, servicing, repairs and installations. You’ll be expected to work both independently and as part of a wider contract team, maintaining high standards of workmanship, customer service and safety at all times. Accuracy, attention to detail and a strong commitment to compliance are essential, as your role has a direct impact on residents, colleagues and the wider community.
Duties:
1. Carry out servicing, repairs, and installations of domestic gas appliances including boilers, cookers, and fires
2. Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently and safely
3. Perform landlord gas safety inspections and issue certificates (CP12s)
4. Ensure all work complies with current gas regulations and internal procedures
5. Respond to emergency call-outs and urgent repairs when required
6. Record all work completed using handheld devices or job management systems
7. Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and internal teams to ensure clear communication
8. Maintain van stock levels and order materials as needed
9. Identify and report any safeguarding concerns or property hazards
10. Work collaboratively with other trades to complete multi-skill jobs
11. Participate in toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety briefings
12. Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times
13. Support apprentices or junior engineers when required
14. Use relevant IT and job management systems to manage, prioritise and complete workloads efficiently and within agreed timescales
Role Criteria:
15. Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance
16. Hold valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1)
17. Experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis, and installation
18. Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles
19. Knowledge of current gas safety legislation and compliance standards
20. Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred)
21. Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
22. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
23. Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems
24. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
25. Flexible and willing to travel across properties and attend out-of-hours callouts
26. Full UK driving licence
Benefits we can offer you:
27. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
28. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
29. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
30. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
31. Family friendly policies
32. Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
33. 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.