Field Based Covering North-West
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours, Mon – Fri)
£39,782 per annum + Vehicle + Corporate Benefits Package
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Gas Installation and Breakdown Engineer in our Asylum Accommodation and Support Services team, you'll play a key role in keeping homes safe, warm, and compliant. Your work will directly support the wellbeing of the people who rely on the properties we maintain, ensuring essential services run safely every day.
You'll carry out inspections, repairs, servicing, and installations that protect residents and contribute to safe, high‑quality living environments. Your expertise will help us create positive impact in communities and support a safer future for everyone who uses our services.
What you'll do as a Gas Installation and Breakdown Engineer
You'll Be Entrusted To
* Report faults using the AORA system to ensure issues are logged and closed appropriately.
* Undertake sample audits of external suppliers' work and report on findings.
* Provide technical advice and support to colleagues in the maintenance team.
* Install gas appliances and systems safely and to industry standards.
* Test controls and safety devices to ensure they function correctly.
* Identify and repair gas leaks and replace faulty or outdated parts.
* Maintain accurate gas safety records for all works completed.
* Check property reports (such as asbestos reports) before beginning work or request updated information when required.
* Conduct quality control checks on gas certifications and gas‑related works.
Does this sound like you?
You'll be a great fit for this role if you have…
* A recognised gas industry qualification and current Gas Safe registration.
* Level 3 qualifications in Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance, Gas Utilisation, or Domestic Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent).
* Essential certificates such as CENWAT and CKR1 and CCN1.
* A solid ability to diagnose faults and carry out domestic gas work safely.
* A valid UK driving licence and the willingness to travel within the region – you'll be provided with job need vehicle, with the option of private use
Vetting and checks
This role requires BPSS clearance, which involves identity verification, employment history, and criminal record checks to meet government security standards. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be required to ensure we can offer appropriate support for your wellbeing and performance.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What We Offer
* 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
* Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
* Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
* Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
* Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let's impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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 (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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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
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