About the Role
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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:
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
Key Criteria
14. Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance
15. Hold valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1)
16. Experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis, and installation
17. Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles
18. Knowledge of current gas safety legislation and compliance standards
19. Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred)
20. Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
21. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
22. Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems
23. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
24. Flexible and willing to travel across properties and attend out-of-hours callouts
25. Full UK driving licence
Benefits we can offer you:
26. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
27. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
28. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
29. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
30. Family friendly policies
31. Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
32. 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.